Diesel Motor Mechanic

Position: Diesel Motor Mechanic

Company Name: City & Bus Truck Centre

Location: Campbellfield, VIC 3061

Nature: Full-time, 38 hours per week

Salary: $79,500– $85,000.00 per annum + super

About Us

City & Bus Truck Centre is a well-established truck and bus repair specialist based in Campbellfield, VIC. We operate a modern, clean workshop equipped with overhead cranes and quality amenities, and pride ourselves on delivering reliable, high-standard mechanical repairs and servicing to our customers across the transport industry.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Diesel Motor Mechanic to join our team on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor/Foreman, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, maintaining and testing diesel engines and related mechanical components across trucks, buses and semi-trailers. This is a great opportunity for a punctual, dedicated and reliable tradesperson who takes pride in their work and enjoys working as part of a team.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Diagnose faults in motor vehicles, engines and drivelines

Raise vehicles using hydraulic hoists or jacks

Dismantle or remove engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other components, and check parts

Repair or replace worn or defective parts, and reassemble mechanical components

Test and adjust repaired sub-assemblies and re-install them

Service or overhaul engines, and carry out repair and maintenance as per manufacturer's requirements

Tune engines to achieve smoother running and ensure compliance with pollution regulations

Service, diagnose and repair brake systems, transmissions and gearboxes

Service and repair suspension systems

Service and repair final drives, and carry out all major and minor repairs

Re-line and adjust brakes and align wheels

Change oil and filters, and lubricate vehicles or fuelled motor appliances

Inspect vehicles and issue roadworthiness certificates, or detail work required to achieve roadworthiness

Report directly to the Workshop Supervisor/Foreman on completed repair orders

Apply safe working practices and adhere to all OH&S, environmental, quality and compliance procedures

Qualifications & Experience

Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology (or equivalent trade qualification), and/or a minimum of 5 years' relevant industry experience

Proven experience repairing and maintaining trucks, buses and semi-trailers

Sound knowledge of engine, electrical, transmission, steering, suspension and braking systems

Welding experience (oxy-acetylene, MIG, manual arc) highly regarded

Full understanding of and commitment to Health, Safety, Environment, Quality and Compliance procedures

A punctual, honest and reliable team player with strong attention to detail