Heavy Vehicle Technician

Big Chief Hire; Australia; Remote; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

New workshop & latest tech

Overtime opportunities

SA owned business

Supportive team

Job summary

Northeast Auto Group is seeking a Heavy Vehicle Technician to service and repair trucks, buses and heavy machinery. You will diagnose issues, perform quality workmanship and ensure vehicles leave the workshop in peak condition.

The role involves planning jobs, ordering parts, completing paperwork, and mentoring apprentices while upholding safety standards. A long-term, career‑oriented opportunity with a growing SA‑owned business.

Qualifications

• Extensive industry experience required.
• Proven ability in technical diagnosis and repair of heavy vehicles.
• Ability to identify specific parts or components.
• HR licence is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical problems and analyse faults.
• Repair and service trucks, buses and heavy machinery per Job Cards.
• Plan jobs and order required parts.
• Complete all paperwork related to work performed.
• Mentor apprentices and assist with their development.
• Maintain a strong safety focus in the workplace.

Skills

Industry experience

Technical diagnosis

Repair range

HR licence advantage

Job description

Built from the ground up over a quarter of a century and backed by family values, we’re the one‑stop auto shop that always goes above and beyond.

That’s the Northeast experience.

As a Heavy Vehicle technician at our dealership, you’ll service, repair, and maintain a range of trucks and commercial vehicles for our customers. You’ll deliver high‑quality workmanship, diagnose issues efficiently, and ensure every vehicle leaves our workshop performing at its best.

About the role

• Analysing and diagnosing mechanical problems
• Repairing and servicing trucks, buses and other heavy machinery in line with Job Cards
• The planning of jobs and ordering the required parts
• Completion of all paperwork regarding work performed
• Mentoring apprentices and assisting with their development
• Maintaining a commitment to safety in the workplace

About you

• Extensive industry experience
• Proven ability in technical diagnosis and repair a range of machinery and heavy vehicles
• Ability to identify specific parts or components
• Driver’s licence (HR Licence advantageous)

What we can offer you

• Secure, long term role with career growth opportunities
• New, state of the art workshop and the latest technology
• Competitive salary package and overtime opportunities
• Expanding infrastructure and growing SA owned business
• Supportive team environment

About Us

Established in 1978, the Northeast Auto Group is a national award‑winning automotive retail and service organisation employing 600 people in South Australia, Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and Northern Territory.

We deliver a complete customer experience through multiple business units to provide the highest quality of service and innovative solutions. Our group of companies include Light and Heavy vehicle dealerships, Engineering and Manufacturing division, Agricultural and Construction Equipment Solutions partnering with renowned and reputable OEM brands across the nation.

We are a high‑performance business. Our success is built on hard work and skilfulness. We employ the best, and we invest in our people to make sure their knowledge is second‑to‑none. We go the extra mile, and we will always deliver.

*Please note that as part of the recruitment process you may be requested to undergo various pre-employment checks, such as a Right to Work in Australia Check, National Criminal Police Check or a Pre‑Employment Medical.

Northeast Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply for our positions. Northeast Auto Group is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees.

In order to maintain a safe work environment and comply with legal regulations Northeast East Auto Group conducts random drug and alcohol testing as part of its employment policies.