Apprentice Diesel Mechanic

Veolia | Australia & New Zealand; City of Hobart; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time apprenticeship

Certificate III Training

Training and travel costs covered

Modern workshop and advanced equipment

Job summary

Veolia in Hobart is offering an Apprentice Heavy Diesel Mechanic position in a busy workshop environment. You will learn hands-on servicing, maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles and equipment, under the guidance of experienced mentors, while pursuing a Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Technology.

Join a close-knit team and gain experience across hydraulics, electrical systems and welding, with a view to building a long-term career with Veolia in Australia & New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Keen to start a career in heavy diesel mechanics.
• Holds a current drivers licence.
• Willing to commit to a full-time, four-year apprenticeship.
• Light Vehicle Mechanics and candidates with previous mechanical experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist with servicing, maintenance and repairs on heavy vehicles and equipment
• Develop skills in fault finding and mechanical diagnostics
• Learn to use advanced workshop equipment and computer-aided diagnostic technology
• Gain hands on experience in mechanics, hydraulics, electrical systems and welding while working alongside experienced mechanics
• Carry out preventative maintenance under the guidance of qualified mechanics
• Follow safe work practices and maintain a clean, organised workshop
• Work as part of a supportive and experienced team
• Complete a Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Technology while gaining valuable hands on workshop experience

Skills

Heavy vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Welding

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Education

Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Technology

Job description

Start your career with Veolia

Ready to fuel your ambition and build a rewarding career as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic? Veolia is looking for a motivated Apprentice Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join our Workshop team, with an immediate start available.

As an apprentice, you’ll learn from experienced mechanics while gaining hands‑on experience servicing, maintaining and repairing a diverse range of modern trucks and equipment. You’ll play an important role in helping keep our vehicles safe, reliable and operating efficiently for our customers.

What you’ll learn and do

• Assist with servicing, maintenance and repairs on heavy vehicles and equipment
• Develop skills in fault finding and mechanical diagnostics
• Learn to use advanced workshop equipment and computer-aided diagnostic technology
• Gain hands on experience in mechanics, hydraulics, electrical systems and welding while working alongside experienced mechanics
• Carry out preventative maintenance under the guidance of qualified mechanics
• Follow safe work practices and maintain a clean, organised workshop
• Work as part of a supportive and experienced team
• Complete a Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Technology while gaining valuable hands on workshop experience

About You

• Keen to start a career in heavy diesel mechanics
• Reliable, enthusiastic and willing to learn
• Safety focused and committed to producing quality work
• Mechanically minded, with a genuine interest in trucks and equipment
• Able to work well independently and as part of a team
• Committed to completing a full time, four-year apprenticeship, including practical studies
• Holds a current drivers licence

Light Vehicle Mechanics and candidates with previous mechanical experience are encouraged to apply. This is a great opportunity to upskill and build a long term career in heavy diesel mechanics.

The opportunity

Working in a close knit and motivated team, you’ll help service, maintain and repair Veolia’s modern heavy vehicle fleet. Your work will help ensure our vehicles operate safely, efficiently and in line with regulatory and Veolia requirements.

You’ll gain experience with a wide variety of vehicles and equipment, including:

• Commercial service vehicles
• Industrial service and high pressure water-jetting equipment
• Fleet vehicles and related accessories
• Waste management and specialist service equipment

What's on offer

• A permanent, full time apprenticeship
• The opportunity to complete a Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Technology
• Product specific training on waste management and industrial services equipment
• Truck brand specific training
• Penalty rates and trade allowances available
• Training and travel costs covered for the successful candidate
• A modern workshop with advanced equipment and diagnostic technology
• The opportunity to build a rewarding, long term career with Veolia

A career with Veolia

At Veolia, we value diversity, equality and inclusion. We’re committed to providing a workplace where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect.

We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, veterans and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. At Veolia, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career while contributing to a more sustainable world.