Light Vehicle Mechanics

AWCON; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AWCON is recruiting a Light Vehicle Mechanic to join our growing team serving mining and heavy industry projects across Australia. This is a full-time residential role, working Monday to Friday, 10-hour days with weekends off, designed for work-life balance.

You will service and repair AWCON and client vehicles, heavy equipment and plant, diagnose faults, carry out preventative maintenance, and maintain accurate service records while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology, Mobile Plant Technology, Automotive Mechanical Technology, or equivalent trade qualification.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Current Driver Licence (Light Vehicle minimum).

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled servicing, repairs, and inspections on heavy diesel equipment, road transport and light vehicle fleets.
• Diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults.
• Carrying out preventative maintenance tasks to ensure equipment reliability and compliance with safety standards.
• Maintaining accurate service records and reporting defects promptly.
• Following AWCON’s safety systems, including hazard identification and risk assessments.

Skills

Diagnostic & troubleshooting

Independent work

Team collaboration

Light vehicle licence

Education

Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Mobile Plant Technology

Automotive Mechanical Technology

Job description

At AWCON, we're more than just a civil construction company - we're a team that delivers some of Australia's most significant construction projects for the mining and heavy industries.

Working alongside Tier 1 clients, we deliver complex projects valued between $1 million and $100 million, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. As we continue to grow, we're looking for motivated individuals who take pride in their work and want to be part of a supportive, high-performing team.

About the Opportunity

We’re on the lookout for a Light Vehicle Mechanics who wants more than just a job. This is your chance to join a growing, tight-knit team where your skills and work ethic actually matter.

This is a full-time residential position, working Monday to Friday, 10-hour days, offering great work-life balance with your weekends free.

You will assist in maintaining AWCON and client vehicles, heavy equipment, and plant. Your responsibilities may include:

Conducting scheduled servicing, repairs, and inspections on heavy diesel equipment, road transport and light vehicle fleets.

Diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults.

Carrying out preventative maintenance tasks to ensure equipment reliability and compliance with safety standards.

Safely working in underground or workshop environments while adhering to site procedures and WHS guidelines.

Maintaining accurate service records and reporting defects promptly.

Following AWCON’s safety systems, including hazard identification and risk assessments.

WHAT YOU BRING

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology, Mobile Plant Technology, Automotive Mechanical Technology, or equivalent trade qualification.

Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Current Driver Licence (Light Vehicle minimum).

Highly Desirable

Experience with late-model trucks, LV fleets, plant machinery, and/or underground mining equipment.

Experience working with Fire Suppression Systems.

Heavy Vehicle Licence (up to HC).

Construction White Card (or willingness to obtain).

All successful candidates must complete a pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol testing.

Why Join AWCON?

When you join AWCON, you're joining a business that's growing, investing in its people and committed to building long-term careers.

We offer:

Competitive remuneration.

Stable, long-term career opportunities.

A supportive and collaborative team environment.

Ongoing training and development.

Modern workshop facilities and quality equipment.

The opportunity to contribute to major projects across Australia.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're looking for a hands-on role with a company that values quality, teamwork and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.