About the role An established business in South Australia is seeking a Diesel Motor Mechanic / Light Vehicle Mechanic to join its team on a full-time permanent basis.

Position Overview The Diesel Motor Mechanic is responsible for the inspection, diagnosis, maintenance and repair of diesel engines and related mechanical components across a fleet of trucks, recovery vehicles and other heavy vehicles, directly supporting a 24-hour towing and roadside assistance service.

The Light Vehicle Mechanic is responsible for providing roadside service and servicing, safety-checking and repairing light passenger and light commercial vehicles and assisting with customer vehicle work referred through towing and recovery operations, with largely bay-based workshop work.

Adelaide Locations:

- Greenacres
- Lower Light

Regional Locations:

- Coober Pedy - Coober Pedy Auto Centre
- Ceduna - Ceduna Motors
- Wudinna - Wudinna Mechanical
- Port Augusta - Port Augusta Automotive
- Kingston S/E - Kingston Automotive
- Bordertown - Bordertown Automotive

We are proud to assist in finding accommodation if required, for successful applicants.

Key responsibilities

Diesel Motor Mechanic

- Detecting and diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults in diesel engines and related components, including with computer-assisted diagnostic equipment
- Dismantling and removing engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms, and hydraulic winch and towing equipment for inspection and repair
- Repairing and replacing worn or defective parts and reassembling mechanical components to manufacturer specifications
- Performing scheduled preventative maintenance, including oil and filter changes, lubrication, engine tune-ups, and brake and suspension servicing
- Reassembling, testing and adjusting parts and systems following repair to confirm correct performance




- Inspecting fleet vehicles and identifying work required to achieve and maintain roadworthiness
- Responding to mechanical breakdowns affecting the operational fleet, including in the field, to minimise vehicle downtime
- Maintaining accurate service and repair records for each vehicle
- Liaising with the workshop/fleet manager on parts ordering and servicing priorities
- Participating in an on-call/after-hours roster supporting the 24-hour operation

Light Vehicle Mechanic:
- Servicing and repairing petrol-powered light passenger and light commercial vehicles in the workshop, including utes, vans and light tow vehicles
- Detecting and diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults using computer-assisted diagnostic equipment
- Carrying out routine and scheduled servicing, including oil and filter changes, tune-ups, and brake, steering and suspension work
- Removing, inspecting, repairing and refitting transmissions, clutches, steering and suspension components
- Conducting roadworthiness and safety inspections on light vehicles and issuing service reports
- Ordering parts and maintaining the workshop's spare parts and consumables stock in liaison with the workshop/fleet manager
- Maintaining accurate digital service and repair records for each vehicle worked on
- Keeping the workshop bay, tools and equipment clean, organised and protected to use
- Providing occasional light-vehicle mechanical support to the on-road recovery team during high-demand periods

About you

Diesel Motor Mechanic

- AQF Certificate III (or higher) in Automotive,



Heavy Vehicle or Diesel Engine Mechanical Technology, or an equivalent recognised trade qualification (at least three years of relevant experience may substitute for formal qualifications)
- Sound working knowledge of diesel engine systems, transmissions, braking and suspension systems, and associated electrical and hydraulic systems
- Ability to detect, diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults, including with computer-assisted diagnostic equipment
- Ability to carry out scheduled preventative maintenance and roadworthiness inspections on heavy vehicles
- Sound understanding of workplace health and safety practices in workshop and roadside/field repair environments
- Ability to work effectively under a rotating or on-call roster supporting a 24-hour operation

Light Vehicle Mechanic:
- AQF Certificate III (or higher) in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, or an equivalent recognised trade qualification (at least three years of relevant experience may substitute for formal qualifications)
- Sound working knowledge of petrol engine systems, transmissions, braking, steering and suspension systems in light vehicles
- Competence using computer-assisted diagnostic scan tools for light vehicles
- Ability to carry out roadworthiness inspections and complete service documentation accurately
- Sound understanding of workshop work health and safety practices
- Ability to work well independently in a small workshop team, with reliable full time attendance

Benefits

- Market-competitive salary and overtime opportunities
- Opportunity for career development and training across additional remote sites
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Competitive salary plus statutory superannuation
- Stable permanent employment
- Supportive team environment
- Career development opportunities
- Employee discounts (if applicable)

📌 Diesel & Light Vehicle Mechanics (Port Augusta)
🏢 Dial A Tow Australia
📍 Port Augusta