Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Cleanaway Waste Management; Bega; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool allowance

Rostered days off (RDOs)

Paid parental leave

Employee share program

Company discounts

Private health insurance discounts

Job summary

Cleanaway Waste Management is seeking an experienced Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic to work at the Hillsdale workshop, focusing on a modern fleet of waste collection vehicles. This permanent full-time position ensures consistent hours and strong earning potential.

The role offers a competitive pay rate of $42.90 per hour, plus additional penalties and overtime opportunities. Career growth is supported, with paths to supervisory roles.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• H.R. licence preferred with a clean driving record.
• Experience in fleet maintenance and running repairs.
• Waste industry experience advantageous but not essential.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Diagnostic skills

Trade qualified Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic

Team player

Safety-focused

Job description

The Opportunity

Cleanaway is seeking an experienced Heavy‑Duty Diesel Mechanic to join our Hillsdale workshop, working on a modern fleet of waste collection vehicles. This permanent full‑time role offers consistent hours, strong earning potential, and long‑term job security within a well‑equipped, safety‑focused workshop.

Hourly rate: $42.90 per hour plus penalty rates and overtime.

Shift: 6:00 AM start, full time.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive hourly rates plus afternoon shift penalties.
• Regular overtime opportunities (weekdays & weekends).
• Tool allowance.
• Rostered days off (RDOs).
• Public holiday penalties (optional work with notice).
• Well‑maintained fleet.
• Supportive and team‑oriented environment.
• Career growth opportunities, with a pathway to leading hand and supervisor roles.

Skills and Experience

• Trade qualified Heavy‑Duty Diesel Mechanic.
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
• H.R. licence preferred with a clean driving record.
• Experience in fleet maintenance and running repairs.
• Safety‑focused, reliable, and team player.
• Waste industry experience advantageous but not essential.

Benefits

• Career development and internal progression opportunities.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee share program.
• Salary packaging options.
• Company discounts & private health insurance discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Annual flu vaccinations.

EEO Statement

Cleanaway encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, and candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, and cultural backgrounds. Adjustments are required during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail].

Location

Bega, NSW, Australia.