Heavy Diesel Mechanic

$64.39 per hour | 9 Day Fortnight | Temp to Perm Prospect Location: Government Department, O’Connor An exciting prospect is available for an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join the Fleet Workshops team in O’Connor.

This is a 3-month casual assignment with potential of a 6 month extension.

What’s on Offer
$64.39 per hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading) + Super
9-day fortnight (76 hours per fortnight)
Approx. 8.4 hours per day
Standard hours: 7:30am – 4:30pm
Work with a highly respected emergency services organisation

About the Role

You will undertake servicing, repairs and maintenance to fleet vehicles and associated equipment, including:
Heavy firefighting vehicles
Hand-held firefighting equipment
Breathing apparatus
Oxy-viva and rescue equipment

Key Responsibilities
Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, servicing and repairs (mechanical, auto-electrical, fabrication/body building)
Complete acceptance testing and pre-delivery inspections in line with Australian Standards
Adhere to maintenance schedules, labour targets and modification requirements
Source and manage spare parts and consumables




Operate overhead cranes, hoists and forklifts
Conduct vehicle recovery and movements
Ensure quality standards from external service providers
Complete worksheets, inspection reports and documentation
Assist with equipment control and dispatch
Provide recommendations to improve servicing, scheduling and cost controls
Communicate progress updates and escalate issues where required
Provide technical advice and training internally and externally
Actively participate in risk management and WHS practice

Essential Requirements:
Unrestricted Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence (must remain valid)
Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (or interstate/international equivalent).
Extensive experience working on
Heavy vehicles with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Electro-hydraulic systems
Heavy-duty diesel engines and automatic transmissions
Ability to work both autonomously and within a team
Robust communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience with quality assurance practices and processes

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