Heavy Vehicle Mechanic/Leading Hand

Rushway Transport; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Modern workshop

Job summary

Rushway Transport is seeking a fulltime heavy vehicle mechanic for our Rocklea depot in Brisbane to service and repair a range of heavy trucks and trailers. You will carry out scheduled maintenance, fault finding and breakdown repairs with emphasis on diesel engines, transmissions and brake systems.

The role requires a trade qualification and the ability to train apprentices. A valid driver's license is required, with HR/MC desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a Heavy Vehicle/Diesel Mechanic.
• Ability and willingness to train apprentices.
• Ability to work to schedules with strong time management skills.
• A valid driver's license - HR/MC license is highly desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled maintenance and breakdown repairs on heavy trucks and trailers.
• Fault finding, diagnosing and repairing problems as required.
• Maintain, test and repair diesel engines, transmissions, brake systems and hydraulic systems.
• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, transmissions and engines.

Skills

Diesel mechanic

Time management

Apprentice training

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

Rushway Transport is a locally owned transport company running a fleet of modern Kenworth, Mack and Volvo trucks, and associated trailers. Due to fleet expansion and increased workload, we are seeking a fulltime heavy vehicle mechanic with outstanding aptitude for the job, solid work ethic and a desire for long term employment at our Rocklea depot.

The role will require you to repair and service a variety of heavy trucks and trailers and will include:

Carrying out scheduled maintenance and breakdown repairs

Fault finding, diagnosing and repairing problems as required

Maintain, test and repair diesel engines, transmissions, brake systems and hydraulic systems

Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, transmissions and engines

To be successful in the role, you will possess the following:

Trade qualification as a Heavy Vehicle/Diesel Mechanic

Ability and willingness to train apprentices

Ability to work to schedules with strong time management skills

A valid driver's license - HR/MC license is highly desirable but not essential

The benefits of working for us include:

Competitive hourly rate

Regular overtime

Modern fleet

Modern workshop with full length service pit, truck hoists, etc