Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic

Vickery Bros Pty Ltd; Coleraine; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Job summary

Vickery Bros Pty Ltd in Coleraine, Victoria is seeking an experienced Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic to join our team. This full-time role focuses on diagnosing faults, dismantling and rebuilding heavy diesel engines, and ensuring the reliability of our fleet.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (AUR31120) or Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology or recognised equivalent.
• 2–3 years post-qualification experience as a qualified Heavy Commercial Vehicle or Diesel Mechanic.
• HR or HC driver licence (or willingness to obtain) for vehicle testing.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, electronic and hydraulic faults in heavy diesel engines, trucks, and agricultural machinery.
• Dismantle, repair, overhaul and reassemble heavy engines, turbochargers and fuel/injection systems.
• Inspect and service air braking systems, transmissions, clutches, differentials and suspension components.
• Test and repair hydraulic pumps, ram systems and fluid power on heavy equipment.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and safety inspections.
• Road test vehicles post-repair to verify safety and compliance.

Skills

Diagnostics

Heavy vehicle repair

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Certificate III HV Mechanical Tech

Certificate III Automotive Diesel Tech

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic to join our team at Vickery Bros Pty Ltd in Coleraine, Victoria. This is a full-time opportunity for an individual with a passion for automotive repairs and maintenance.

What you'll be doing

Diagnosing mechanical, electrical, electronic and hydraulic faults in heavy diesel engines, heavy transport trucks and agricultural machinery using electronic diagnostic equipment.

Dismantling, repairing, overhauling and reassembling heavy compression-ignition diesel engines, turbochargers, fuel injection systems and cooling systems.

Inspecting, servicing, repairing and adjusting heavy vehicle air braking systems, manual/automatic transmissions, clutches, differentials and suspension components.

Testing, diagnosing, and repairing hydraulic pumps, rams, valves and fluid power systems on heavy agricultural machinery and spreading equipment.

Performing routine preventative maintenance, engine tune-ups, filter/oil changes and pre-operational safety inspections across the heavy diesel fleet.

Road testing heavy vehicles and plant machinery post-repair to verify operational safety and mechanical compliance.

What we're looking for

Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (AUR31120), Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology or recognised international trade equivalent

Minimum 2–3 years demonstrated post-qualification experience as a qualified Heavy Commercial Vehicle or Diesel Mechanic.

Current Heavy Rigid (HR) or Heavy Combination (HC) driver licence (or willingness to obtain) for vehicle test-driving.

Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.

Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality work.

Good communication and customer service skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What we offer

At Vickery Bros, we pride ourselves on providing a supportive and collaborative work environment. We are committed to the health and wellbeing of our team and encourage a healthy work-life balance. Accommodation can be made available for the right applicant(s).

About us

Vickery Bros Pty Ltd is a family-owned fertiliser business serving Coleraine for more than 40 years. Our specialized repair and maintenance workshop ensures our entire fleet of trucks, spreaders, and agricultural plant operates at maximum reliability and safety to support the broader Vickery Bros operations.