Diesel Mechanic: Heavy Equipment Specialist

GCE Contractors; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GCE Contractors Pty Ltd is seeking a suitably qualified Diesel Motor Mechanic to join our Brisbane team on a full-time basis. You will work at our maintenance yard and on-site depending on tasks, inspecting, diagnosing, servicing and repairing diesel-powered machinery used in civil construction.

Key duties include preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis on engines, transmissions, hydraulics, and electrical circuits, plus component replacement and reassembly.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III in Diesel Mechanics with 2 years on-the-job training, or AQF IV with 1 year experience. We will accept candidates without formal qualification if they have extensive relevant experience. In lieu of a formal qualification we will consider a minimum of three years relevant work experience.
• Proven experience servicing, maintaining and repairing diesel engines, heavy vehicles and construction machinery.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, with excellent diagnostic, fault-finding and repair skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel to regional locations at short notice, as operational requirements dictate.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, routine inspections, mechanical servicing, and repairs on heavy vehicles, mobile plant, and equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and identify defects in engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, and associated components.
• Dismantle and remove engine assemblies, inspect individual components, and assess parts for wear, damage, or malfunction.
• Repair or replace worn, damaged, and defective mechanical components and reassemble equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and service manuals.
• Carry out scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, lubrication, filter replacements, and engine adjustments to ensure efficient and reliable operation.
• Reassemble engines and mechanical components following repairs and conduct operational checks.
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair mobile plant drive systems, including transmissions and associated drivetrain components.
• Inspect, service, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic systems and associated components.
• Test, adjust, and calibrate mechanical components after repairs to ensure correct operation and performance.
• Identify and diagnose mechanical, electrical, and operational faults in heavy vehicles, mobile plant, and machinery.
• Test, diagnose, and repair basic electrical and electronic circuits associated with heavy vehicles and equipment.
• Inspect, test, charge, and replace vehicle batteries as required.
• Diagnose and repair vehicle charging systems, including alternators and associated electrical components.
• Use appropriate diagnostic equipment, measuring instruments, hand tools, and specialised workshop equipment.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures and maintain a clean and organised working environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Diagnostic skills

Repair skills

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Education

AQF Certificate III in Diesel Mechanics

AQF Certificate IV in Diesel Mechanics

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

GCE Contractors Pty Ltd is seeking a suitably qualified Diesel Motor Mechanic to join our Brisbane team on a full-time basis. You will work at our maintenance yard and on-site depending on tasks, inspecting, diagnosing, servicing and repairing diesel-powered machinery used in civil construction.

Key duties include preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis on engines, transmissions, hydraulics, and electrical circuits, plus component replacement and reassembly.