Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Chandler Macleod; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is seeking an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic for our busy Melbourne workshop. You will service and repair heavy plant, equipment and vehicles, ensuring roadworthiness and safety across a diverse fleet.

Role emphasizes fault-finding and diagnostics in diesel, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, with oxy-acetylene brazing and MIG welding as part of duties. You will support apprentices and uphold high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in heavy diesel mechanics or equivalent.
• Proven fault-finding and diagnostic abilities across diesel systems.
• Experience with heavy vehicles, plant and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair heavy plant, equipment and vehicles.
• Diagnose faults in diesel, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Keep assets safe, roadworthy and operational.
• Order and fit parts as required.
• Maintain servicing/repair records.
• Support workshop safety and housekeeping.
• Assist apprentices and learners where needed.
• Contribute to workshop improvement.

Skills

Fault-finding

Diagnostic skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety compliance

Workload management

Education

Trade Certificate in Heavy Stream Diesel Mechanics

Tools

Oxy-acetylene brazing

MIG welding

Job description

Heavy Diesel Mechanic - Fleet & Plant Maintenance

Seaford | $54 per hour + Super | Contract until 11 December 2026

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join a busy workshop environment, supporting the maintenance and reliability of a diverse fleet of plant, equipment and vehicles.

This role plays a key part in ensuring operations continue to run efficiently through preventative maintenance, servicing and repairs across a broad range of assets. In this hands‑on position, you will be responsible for maintaining fleet vehicles, plant and equipment to the highest safety and operational standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing heavy plant, equipment and vehicles
• Diagnosing faults across diesel, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Ensuring all assets remain safe, roadworthy and operational
• Ordering and fitting replacement parts as required
• Maintaining accurate servicing and repair records
• Assisting with workshop housekeeping and safety requirements
• Supporting apprentices and work experience participants where required
• Contributing to continuous improvement within workshop operations

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Trade qualification in Heavy Diesel Mechanics
• Experience maintaining heavy vehicles, plant and equipment
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience with diesel, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Experience with oxy‑acetylene brazing and MIG welding
• Ability to manage work effectively and meet servicing deadlines
• Strong communication skills and a team‑focused approach
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship

Essential Requirements

• Trade Certificate in Heavy Stream Diesel Mechanics
• Current Victorian Driver Licence
• Current Medium Rigid (MR) Licence
• Experience maintaining plant and fleet vehicles

Desirable

• Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence
• Forklift Licence
• Previous fleet workshop or plant maintenance experience

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion