Diesel Mechanic: Heavy Vehicles & Forklifts

SECONDHAND FORKLIFTS PTY. LTD.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SECONDHAND FORKLIFTS PTY. LTD. in Bayswater, VIC is seeking an experienced Diesel Motor Mechanic to service, diagnose and repair forklifts and heavy commercial vehicles. This full-time in-person role requires a trade qualification and strong diesel, electrical and diagnostic skills.

You will work independently and as part of our service team to keep vehicles safe, reliable and well maintained, with opportunities for long-term career development.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent trade qualification.
• At least two years of relevant heavy commercial vehicle mechanical experience.
• Experience servicing and repairing diesel-powered freight trucks, buses or other heavy road transport vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults in diesel engines of forklifts and heavy vehicle components.
• Inspecting and testing diesel engines, transmissions, steering, suspension, braking and driveline systems.
• Using diagnostic computers and testing equipment to identify faults.
• Repairing or replacing worn, damaged or defective mechanical parts.
• Maintaining accurate repair and maintenance records.

Skills

Fault finding

Troubleshooting

Diesel engines

Electrical diagnostics

Education

Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

SECONDHAND FORKLIFTS PTY. LTD. in Bayswater, VIC is seeking an experienced Diesel Motor Mechanic to service, diagnose and repair forklifts and heavy commercial vehicles. This full-time in-person role requires a trade qualification and strong diesel, electrical and diagnostic skills.

You will work independently and as part of our service team to keep vehicles safe, reliable and well maintained, with opportunities for long-term career development.