Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

Shutdowns, Maintenance & Welding; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing work

FIFO options

Salary packaging

Job summary

SMW Group is seeking an experienced Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic to join our team at a busy mine site Medium Vehicle Workshop in Central Queensland. You will service and repair heavy vehicles, diagnose faults and ensure safety and reliability in a fast-paced workshop.

Key benefits include ongoing work within an established Central Queensland business, opportunities for career development, and exposure to a variety of highway trucks and heavy transport equipment.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic or equivalent.
• Proven experience on highway trucks / heavy vehicles.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and fault-finding capabilities.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Ability to work independently and in a workshop team.
• Ability to meet mine site medical and induction requirements.
• Mining experience advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic

Truck maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Shop teamwork

Safety focus

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

Shutdowns, Maintenance & Welding – Rockhampton 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.

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.