Job Description

Diesel Mechanic / Heavy Vehicle Mechanic - Truck Hydraulics & Fit-Out

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Gorski Engineering is seeking a skilled Diesel Mechanic, Truck & Trailer Tipper Manufacturer to join our team on a full time basis at our facility in Somerton VIC 3062. This is a hands-on technical position where you will play a crucial role in the maintenance, repair, and assembly of diesel-powered trucks and trailer tippers. Your expertise will be essential to ensuring our vehicles meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and reliability before they reach our customers. T

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About the role

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Gorski Engineering is seeking a skilled Diesel Mechanic, Truck & Trailer Tipper Manufacturer to join our team on a full-time basis at our facility in Somerton VIC 3062. This is a hands-on technical position where you will play a crucial role in the maintenance, repair, and assembly of diesel-powered trucks and trailer tippers. Your expertise will be essential to ensuring our vehicles meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and reliability before they reach our customers. T

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The Role

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- Fit and connect hydraulic systems for tipping bodies, including PTOs, pumps, tanks, hoses, valves and associated components.
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- Install and connect pneumatic/air systems associated with tipping body and truck operation.
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- Carry out 12/24V electrical fit-out, including switches, solenoids, warning systems, lighting, cameras and other accessories.
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- Understand and work with existing truck chassis, electrical and air systems when completing body installations.
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- Diagnose and rectify hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical faults during fit-out and commissioning.
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- Test and commission completed truck installations prior to delivery.
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- Work closely with our engineering, production and fitting teams to resolve technical issues.
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- Assist with developing better installation methods and processes.
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- Provide technical guidance and support to our fitters, helping build the capability of the wider team.
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- Ensure all work is completed safely and to a high standard.
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What We're Looking For

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- Is a qualified Diesel Mechanic / Heavy Vehicle Mechanic or has equivalent heavy vehicle experience.
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- Has strong practical knowledge of trucks and heavy vehicle systems.
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- Has experience with hydraulics and pneumatic/air systems.
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- Is confident with automotive electrical systems and fault finding.
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- Ideally has experience with PTO and hydraulic installations on trucks.
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- Can read hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical diagrams.
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- Has strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
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- Is comfortable working in a manufacturing and truck fit-out environment, rather than a traditional mechanical workshop.
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- Can work independently and take ownership of jobs.
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- Is willing and capable of guiding and supporting other fitters.
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- Takes pride in producing neat, reliable and high-quality work.
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Why this role is different

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This position would suit an experienced heavy vehicle mechanic who enjoys working on trucks but is looking for something different from day-to-day engine servicing and repairs.

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You'll be working on truck fit-outs, hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems, helping turn a truck chassis into a completed working tipper.

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There is also an opportunity for the right person to take on greater technical responsibility and leadership within our fitting team as the role develops.

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Why Gorski Engineering?

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Gorski Engineering is a proudly Australian-owned manufacturer of premium truck bodies and trailers with over 50 years of experience.

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We offer stable full-time employment, long-term opportunities and the chance to join an experienced Australian manufacturing team.

📌 Diesel Mechanic / Heavy Vehicle Mechanic - Truck Hydraulics & Fit-Out (Victoria)
🏢 Gorski Engineering
📍 Victoria