Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

Shutdowns, Maintenance & Welding; Mackay Regional; Presencial; AUD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

FIFO opportunities

Ongoing mine site work

Career development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Shutdowns, Maintenance & Welding – Mackay QLD is seeking an experienced Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic to join a busy mine site Medium Vehicle Workshop in Central Queensland. You will service, diagnose and repair highway trucks and heavy transport equipment in a fast-paced workshop environment.

With ongoing work at an established Central Queensland business supporting major mining operations, you’ll work alongside a skilled team to keep fleets safe and operational.

Formación

• Trade qualified Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic or equivalent.
• Proven experience on highway trucks, heavy vehicles or commercial fleets.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and fault-finding capabilities.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults.
• Repair engines, transmissions, drivetrains, suspensions, steering and brakes.
• Conduct vehicle inspections, defect identification and rectification.
• Troubleshoot breakdowns and minimise downtime.
• Maintain service records and maintenance documentation.
• Collaborate with supervisors and other trades to meet workshop needs.
• Uphold safety, housekeeping and workmanship standards.

Conocimientos

Diesel mechanic

Fault finding

Heavy vehicle

Descripción del empleo

Shutdowns, Maintenance & Welding – Mackay QLD

SMW Group is seeking an experienced Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic to join our team, working within a busy mine site Medium Vehicle Workshop in Central Queensland.

We're looking for a skilled, reliable tradesperson with a strong background in highway trucks and heavy road transport equipment who can confidently carry out servicing, diagnostics and mechanical repairs in a fast-paced workshop environment.

This is a great opportunity to secure ongoing work with an established Central Queensland business supporting major mining operations.

SMW Group is seeking an experienced Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic to join our team, working within a busy mine site Medium Vehicle Workshop in Central Queensland.

We're looking for a skilled, reliable tradesperson with a strong background in highway trucks and heavy road transport equipment who can confidently carry out servicing, diagnostics and mechanical repairs in a fast-paced workshop environment.

This is a great opportunity to secure ongoing work with an established Central Queensland business supporting major mining operations.

About the Role

Working within a mine site Medium Vehicle Workshop, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a range of heavy vehicles and associated equipment to ensure they remain safe, reliable and operational.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance and repairs.

• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults.

• Undertaking repairs to engines, transmissions, drivetrains, suspension, steering and braking systems.

• Conducting vehicle inspections, defect identification and rectification.

• Troubleshooting breakdowns and completing repairs to minimise downtime.

• Completing service records, maintenance documentation and work orders.

• Working closely with supervisors and other tradespeople to meet workshop and operational requirements.

• Maintaining high standards of safety, housekeeping and workmanship.

About You

• Trade qualified Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic or equivalent.

• Proven experience working on highway trucks, heavy vehicles or commercial transport fleets.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and fault-finding capabilities.

• Current driver's licence.

• Ability to work independently and within a workshop team.

• A practical, safety-focused approach to maintenance and repairs.

• Ability to meet mine site medical and induction requirements.

Previous mining experience is advantageous but not essential. We are particularly interested in mechanics with strong heavy road transport and workshop maintenance experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates based on experience and qualifications.

• Ongoing work within an established mine site workshop.

• Salary Packaging Opportunities for FIFO.

• A variety of maintenance and repair work.

• Supportive supervisors and an experienced team.

• Opportunities for ongoing employment and career development.

• The backing of an established Central Queensland business with projects across the Bowen Basin.