Heavy Duty Mechanic – Trucks & Trailers, Modern Workshop

Work Initiatives; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Penalty rates

Tool allowance

Permanent full-time

Early finish every second Friday

On-site parking

Salary packaging and staff discounts

Job summary

Work Initiatives is seeking a Heavy Duty Mechanic to service and repair trucks and trailers in a modern Western Australia workshop. You’ll work on units from Kenworth, Mack, Volvo and Scania, performing diagnostics, servicing, repairs and rebuilds with a focus on safety and reliability.

The role offers a stable, full-time opportunity with overtime, penalties, tool allowance and clear progression within a family-owned WA company that values skilled tradespeople.

Qualifications

• Cert III Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology (or equivalent).
• 3+ years post-trade experience.
• Experience across European and American trucks and trailers.
• Knowledge of CAN-bus, EBS, and DEF systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostics and fault finding on engines, brakes, hydraulics and electrics.
• Servicing, repairs, and component rebuilds.
• Structural repairs to trailers and prime movers.
• Mentoring apprentices and supporting the workshop team.

Skills

Diagnostics & fault finding

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Engines & transmissions

Education

Cert III Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Tools

Forklift licence

CAN-bus knowledge

Job description

Work Initiatives is seeking a Heavy Duty Mechanic to service and repair trucks and trailers in a modern Western Australia workshop. You’ll work on units from Kenworth, Mack, Volvo and Scania, performing diagnostics, servicing, repairs and rebuilds with a focus on safety and reliability.

The role offers a stable, full-time opportunity with overtime, penalties, tool allowance and clear progression within a family-owned WA company that values skilled tradespeople.