Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Onshore applicants only
Visa sponsorship
Automotive · Perth, WA, Australia · Full-Time · $55/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored · Applicants: Onshore applicants only
For a heavy vehicle tradesperson looking to grow a career in Australian fleet maintenance, this Heavy Diesel Mechanic position in Perth offers broad, hands-on exposure. A family-owned Western Australian transport and tourism company runs the workshop, and its diverse coach and bus fleet calls for servicing, modification, diagnosis and repair work, plus occasional assignments elsewhere in WA.
The role also touches on vehicle technology such as GPS tracking, CCTV and other on-board monitoring systems, alongside compliance with WA transport requirements, a skill set that keeps a mechanic current in the trade.
The position is open to applicants already living in Australia with current working rights. Employer sponsorship is available for suitably qualified applicants. Bus or coach experience is highly regarded but not essential, casual or full-time work is possible, and applications close on 21 November 2026.
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Key Responsibilities
- Take responsibility for inspections and maintenance to company standards, along with diagnosis, servicing and repair across a range of heavy vehicles
- Install mechanical components and carry out component repairs
- Maintain accurate documentation of fleet and repair activity against manufacturer specifications and the WA omnibus vehicle maintenance program
- Contribute to the upkeep of on-board monitoring technology: sensors, CCTV, GPS tracking, communications and wifi
- Keep online service histories current, support general workshop upkeep and conduct test drives as required
Requirements & Eligibility
- Heavy commercial vehicle mechanical trade qualification or similar
- Professional experience across heavy diesel vehicles
- Prior exposure to buses and coaches preferred, not essential
- Strong diagnostic capability
- Working knowledge of WA transport compliance requirements
- Current Australian working rights
- Current driver's licence, HR class highly regarded
- Working at heights certificate and relevant high risk work licences, or a willingness to obtain them
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