Diesel Mechanic

International Cranes Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

International Cranes Pty Ltd in Ravenhall, VIC, is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to service mobile cranes, trucks and heavy equipment in Melbourne. You will diagnose diesel engines, perform preventative maintenance and carry out repairs both in the workshop and on-site.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant trade qualification, has experience with heavy vehicles, hydraulic systems and reads technical manuals; an HR licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Relevant trade qualification as a Diesel Mechanic / Heavy Vehicle Mechanic.
• Proven experience with diesel-powered machinery and heavy vehicles.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals and schematics.
• HR licence and safe heavy-vehicle driving ability.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining mobile cranes, trucks and heavy equipment.
• Diagnosing and repairing diesel engines and related systems.
• Carrying out scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting.
• Inspecting hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Carrying out repairs in the workshop and on-site as required.
• Diagnosing and repairing hydraulic systems and components.
• Responding to breakdowns and completing repairs efficiently.
• Recording service, maintenance and repair work.
• Occasionally driving heavy vehicles between worksites, the yard and locations.

Skills

Diesel engines

Heavy vehicles

Diagnostics

Hydraulics

Education

Trade qualification (Diesel Mechanic)

Job description

International Cranes Pty Ltd - Ravenhall VIC

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Diesel Mechanic to join our team in Melbourne. This role is ideal for a qualified mechanic with experience working on heavy vehicles, mobile cranes and construction equipment. Crane experience would be highly regarded. The successful applicant will also be required to occasionally drive heavy vehicles and trucks as part of the role, including moving company vehicles and equipment between worksites and our yard.

Key responsibilities

Servicing and maintaining mobile cranes, trucks and heavy equipment

Diagnosing and repairing diesel engines and associated systems

Carrying out scheduled preventative maintenance

Mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting

Inspecting hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems

Carrying out repairs in the workshop and on-site when required

Diagnosing and repairing hydraulic systems and components

Responding to breakdowns and carrying out repairs efficiently

Completing service, maintenance and repair records

Occasionally driving heavy vehicles and trucks between worksites, the workshop and other locations as required

About you

Relevant trade qualification as a Diesel Mechanic / Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

Proven experience working on diesel-powered machinery and heavy vehicles

Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Experience working on trucks and/or heavy equipment

Good understanding of hydraulic systems

Current Heavy Vehicle Licence (HR)

Confident and safe heavy vehicle driving ability

Ability to read and understand technical manuals and schematics

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong commitment to workplace health and safety

Competitive salary/hourly rate based on experience

Full-time, ongoing employment

Stable work with an established and growing company

Variety of mechanical work across a specialised equipment fleet

Workshop and field-based work

The opportunity to work with specialised heavy equipment, trucks and mobile cranes