Diesel Mechanic / HD Fitter

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adaptalift in Melbourne is seeking a Heavy Diesel Mechanic / HD Fitter to service and repair heavy equipment across the western and northern Melbourne area. You’ll perform fault finding, scheduled maintenance and on-site site visits with a strong focus on safety and quality service.

Ideal candidates have solid experience in heavy machinery, hydraulics, diagnostics, and a trade qualification, plus a current Australian Driver Licence and full working rights.

Qualifications

• Solid experience as Diesel Mechanic/HD Fitter in heavy equipment (Transport, Construction, Agricultural Machinery or Mining).
• Solid background in servicing, diagnostics and hydraulics.
• Ability to perform physically with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Commitment to safe work practices and good communication.
• Current Driver Licence.
• Mechanical Trade Qualification such as Heavy Diesel Mechanic, Plant Mechanic or similar.
• Full working rights in Australia.
• Pre‑employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding, troubleshooting & problem-solving breakdowns.
• Undertaking scheduled maintenance and servicing.
• Utilising technical skills to solve problems.
• Visiting customers on site to provide high-quality, safe service.
• Collaborating with team on large overhauls and commissions.

Skills

Diesel Mechanic

Hydraulics

Diagnostics

Maintenance

Safety minded

Education

Heavy Diesel Mechanic trade

Tools

Workshop tools

Job description

About Us: Adaptalift is one of Australia's largest and fastest growing materials handling hire and sales companies. With over 40 years of heritage as a privately-owned, family-operated business, we employ over 600 people across Australia and New Zealand. Our team members enjoy making a difference for our customers as part of a dynamic, values-led business where safety is at the forefront of everything we do.

Adaptalift looks after customer and company-owned equipment and provides breakdown services, fault finding and preventive and routine maintenance services on this equipment across the western and northern Melbourne area.

We are seeking a Heavy Diesel Mechanic / HD Fitter with experience working on heavy equipment, mobile plant, access equipment or similar to join our team in Truganina.

What's in it for you?

• Working hours Monday to Friday, 7am - 3pm with the opportunity for overtime (EBA rates)
• Fully Maintained Vehicle provided (latest model) including $13K worth of tooling
• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing industry
• Career progression through ongoing training
• Great onsite work facilities including modern workshop
• An employee rewards program of product, supermarket, fuel and other retail discounts
• Wellbeing support and employee celebrations

What will you be doing?

• Fault finding, troubleshooting & problem-solving breakdowns
• Undertaking scheduled maintenance and servicing
• Utilising your technical skills to problem solve
• Visiting our customers on their sites, providing a high-quality & safe service
• Collaborating with your team on large overhauls and commissions

Here’s what it takes:

• Solid experience working as a Diesel Mechanic or HD Fitter within the Heavy Equipment industry (Transport, Construction, Agricultural Machinery or Mining)
• Solid background in servicing, diagnostics and hydraulics
• Ability to carry out a physical role with a strong mechanical aptitude.
• A strong commitment to safe work practices and good communication skills
• You hold a current Driver Licence
• Mechanical Trade Qualification such as Heavy Diesel Mechanic, Plant Mechanic or similar
• Full working rights in Australia
• Ability to undergo apre‑employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening