Senior Fleet Mechanic - Heavy Vehicles & Trailers

JD Refrigerated Transport; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid after-hours call-outs

Family-owned business

Job summary

JD Refrigerated Transport in Archerfield, QLD is seeking a hands-on Fleet Maintenance Technician to service heavy vehicles and trailers, keep equipment on the road and reduce downtime.

This salaried role runs Monday to Friday, with paid after-hours call-outs. The ideal candidate has proven mechanical experience with heavy vehicles or trailers, can prioritise maintenance tasks independently and maintain safety as a priority.

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical experience with heavy vehicles, trailers or commercial transport equipment.
• Strong fault-finding, servicing and repair skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and take ownership of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out preventative maintenance, servicing and inspections on trailers and associated equipment.
• Diagnosing and rectifying defects, completing minor repairs and maintaining refrigeration units and tailgates within your capabilities.
• Undertaking approved minor truck repairs and providing breakdown support.
• Working with Drivers, Operations and the Fleet Manager to prioritise maintenance needs.
• Coordinating external repairs/servicing where required and maintaining accurate service records.
• Identifying practical ways to improve fleet reliability and reduce downtime.

Skills

Heavy vehicle maintenance

Fault finding

Independent worker

Safety oriented

Job description

JD Refrigerated Transport in Archerfield, QLD is seeking a hands-on Fleet Maintenance Technician to service heavy vehicles and trailers, keep equipment on the road and reduce downtime.

This salaried role runs Monday to Friday, with paid after-hours call-outs. The ideal candidate has proven mechanical experience with heavy vehicles or trailers, can prioritise maintenance tasks independently and maintain safety as a priority.