Senior Heavy Diesel Mechanic: Multi-Brand Truck Diagnostics

Mechanics Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time ongoing employment

Work across European and American brad

Hands-on diagnostics and complexRepair

Long-term career development

Sponsorship or nomination transfer for

Job summary

Mechanics Recruitment is seeking an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic to service and repair heavy trucks, focusing on advanced diagnostics and major repairs across Volvo, Mack, Kenworth, Western Star and other brands.

You will diagnose and fix electrical, electronic and mechanical faults, perform engine, transmission and driveline work, and ensure safety and high-quality workmanship on site in Australia.

Qualifications

• Strong diagnostic and repair experience is essential for this position.
• Recognised trade qualification in Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent.
• Strong experience with Volvo trucks and other European or American heavy vehicle brands.
• Advanced diagnostic and fault-finding capabilities, particularly electrical and electronic systems.
• Experience using diagnostic software such as Volvo Tech Tool, Cummins INSITE, Detroit DiagnosticLink or similar OEM systems.
• Proven ability to diagnose and complete complex mechanical repairs independently.
• Sound knowledge of diesel engines, transmissions, driveline systems, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• A current Australian driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, repairing and maintaining heavy commercial trucks and associated equipment.
• Working across Volvo, Mack, Kenworth, Western Star, Freightliner, Scania, Mercedes-Benz, MAN, DAF and other heavy vehicle brands.
• Performing advanced electronic, electrical and mechanical diagnostics.
• Troubleshooting engine management systems, fault codes, sensors and electronic control units.
• Diagnosing and repairing engines, transmissions, drivelines, braking and suspension systems.
• Identifying faults in hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Carrying out major component repairs, replacements and overhauls.
• Using OEM diagnostic equipment and interpreting wiring diagrams and technical manuals.
• Completing preventative maintenance, inspections and scheduled servicing.
• Ensuring repairs are completed safely and to a high standard.

Skills

Heavy vehicle diagnostics

Electrical diagnostics

Mechanical repair

Education

Trade qualification in Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Tools

Volvo Tech Tool

Cummins INSITE

Detroit DiagnosticLink

Job description

Mechanics Recruitment is seeking an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic to service and repair heavy trucks, focusing on advanced diagnostics and major repairs across Volvo, Mack, Kenworth, Western Star and other brands.

You will diagnose and fix electrical, electronic and mechanical faults, perform engine, transmission and driveline work, and ensure safety and high-quality workmanship on site in Australia.