Mechanical Technician (Diesel Mechanic) C8

Mechanical Technician – Diesel Mechanic (C8)

The Role

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) is seeking a qualified and experienced Diesel Mechanic to join our Mechanical Engineering Workshop team at Thornbury.

You will be part of an experienced, multi-skilled workshop team whose work directly supports Victoria’s frontline firefighters and emergency response capability.

No two days are alike, so this is not your typical heavy-vehicle workshop role. You will work across a diverse and highly specialised fleet, undertaking scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis and repairs, vehicle assessments and road testing, as well as supporting breakdown response and emergency field service repairs when required.

Functional Accountabilities:

- Performing scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance and repairs on fire appliances, heavy vehicles and associated equipment
- Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical faults and breakdowns
- Undertaking vehicle inspections and assessments, including road testing
- Carrying out modifications and repairs to specialist appliances and equipment
- Providing field service and breakdown support, including attendance at firegrounds and major incidents when required
- Working collaboratively with other trades, Team Leaders, Supervisors and specialist areas across FRV
- Completing required workshop and maintenance documentation
- Maintaining high standards of occupational health and safety, quality and workmanship
- Participating in technical training, skills development and continuous improvement activities

The Team





This is an opportunity to take your mechanical trade experience into a specialist workplace where the work you perform has a direct impact on the readiness of Victoria’s emergency response fleet.

You will work on vehicles and equipment rarely encountered in a conventional workshop, develop specialist technical skills and be part of a team responsible for keeping FRV’s fire appliances safe, reliable and ready to respond.

What’s in it for you

FRV and its teams strive to create a high-quality working life for our community of valued employees.

Working with us provides:

- Access to Rostered Day/s Off
- Uniquely rewarding work in the service of the Victorian community
- Career and professional development
- Access to an annual sports voucher
- Discounted Health Insurance
- Access to gym facilities
- On-site parking

What you will need to Succeed

To be successful in this position, you will have:

- A recognised Diesel Mechanic/Heavy Vehicle Mechanic trade qualification, or equivalent relevant mechanical trade qualification
- Substantial experience in diesel and heavy-vehicle servicing, fault diagnosis and repair
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- A commitment to high-quality workmanship
- A strong commitment to occupational health and safety
- The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-skilled workshop team




- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- A willingness to undertake specialist training and develop additional competencies relevant to FRV’s fleet.
- A current Victorian Heavy Rigid (HR) driver licence is highly regarded.

Where additional licensing, training or recertification is required to enable an employee to perform their duties, FRV provides support in accordance with the applicable Enterprise Agreement.

Experience working on fire appliances, emergency-service vehicles or other specialist heavy vehicles is advantageous but not essential.

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) is a modern fire and rescue service dedicated to meeting the needs of twenty-first century Victoria. With a workforce of over 4,500 highly committed employees, FRV serves and protects communities across Melbourne and Victoria’s major regional centres.

In delivering this service, we are guided by our core values of teamwork, integrity, respect and accountability. These values underpin everything we do and shape our organisational culture. We are seeking candidates who are committed to embodying these principles in their work and behaviours.

FRV is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, including individuals of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, religious beliefs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of diverse gender identities and sexualities.

FRV’s standard practice is to appoint at the advertised salary level.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for this position.

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📌 Mechanical Technician (Diesel Mechanic) (Melbourne)
🏢 Fire Rescue Victoria
📍 Melbourne