Diesel Motor Mechanic
Visa sponsorship
Automotive · Dubbo, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $85,000 - $110,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored
For a heavy vehicle technician looking to grow into fleet-level responsibility, this permanent, full-time Diesel Motor Mechanic role is a solid next step. An established road transport company in regional New South Wales is building its workshop team at Dubbo and at a second Riverina workshop, where staff rotate to Dubbo on a roster.
The role develops advanced skills: diagnosing complex faults on prime movers, trailers and bulk freight equipment, completing repairs and preventive maintenance, and working within NHVR, chain of responsibility and WHS frameworks to keep downtime to a minimum.
The employer can sponsor suitably qualified applicants under the subclass 482 visa, and it prefers candidates who currently hold a valid visa in Australia, a preference rather than a requirement. A licence, a medical and a drug and alcohol test form part of the selection criteria.
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Key Responsibilities
- Own the preventive maintenance and logbook servicing schedule for engines, transmissions and brakes, meeting OEM guidelines
- Apply advanced diagnostics to electrical, mechanical and emission control faults and complete the repairs
- Lead major component rebuilds and carry out fabrication where needed
- Safeguard NHVR compliance through detailed, audit-ready records
- Uphold workshop safety rules and manage work orders in fleet management software
- Deliver roadside assistance and contribute to driver training on vehicle checks and defect reporting
- Help reduce fleet downtime across the workshop
Requirements & Eligibility
- At least 2 years of heavy diesel mechanic experience, preferably in a road transport setting
- A formal qualification in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
- Experience applying NHVR standards and working with bulk freight equipment is desirable
- Proficiency in diagnostic software
- Sound knowledge of petrol and diesel engines
- A current licence and the ability to clear a medical and a drug and alcohol test
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