Workshop Mechanic - Heavy Diesel

Rentco Transport Equipment Rentals; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Customer focus

Job summary

Rentco Transport Equipment Rentals, based in Ingleburn, is seeking a qualified Workshop Mechanic - Heavy Diesel to maintain and repair our fleet. This full-time role operates Monday to Friday at our Ingleburn branch, ensuring fleet safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

You will perform diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and repairs on trucks, trailers, and associated equipment, keeping accurate service records and supporting down-time reduction as part of a skilled team.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Mechanic with Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent.
• Experience maintaining and repairing heavy vehicles.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair heavy vehicles, trailers, and fleet equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults.
• Carry out engine overhauls, brake repairs, and suspension work.
• Maintain service records per regulatory requirements.
• Attend to emergency breakdowns as needed.

Skills

Fault-finding

Independent work

Safety-conscious

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Tools

Fault diagnostic software

Job description

Rentco Transport is Australia's leading provider of commercial vehicle and equipment rental solutions, supporting customers across transport, logistics, infrastructure, construction, mining and industrial operations. With more than 30 years of industry experience, a national footprint and a large, well-maintained fleet, Rentco is built around reliability, practical support and keeping Australian businesses moving.

We are seeking a Workshop Mechanic - Heavy Diesel to assist with the maintenance and repair of our fleet. This position is based at our branch in Ingleburn with a Monday to Friday roster.

About the Role

As a qualified and experienced Workshop Mechanic, you will leverage your expertise across a diverse range of heavy vehicles. As a Workshop Mechanic you are responsible for carrying out high‑quality mechanical maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and servicing on company vehicles, trucks, and trailers. This role ensures all fleet assets are safe, reliable, and compliant with regulatory and operational standards.

What you'll be doing

Scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance, and mechanical repairs on vehicles, trucks, trailers, and associated equipment.

Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults.

Undertake engine overhauls, brake repairs, suspension work, drivetrain repairs, and fault rectification as required.

Ensure all work is completed to manufacturers' standards, service checklists and organisational safety expectations.

Maintain accurate service and repair records in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.

Attend to emergency breakdowns as instructed using the company field service unit.

About You

Fully qualified Mechanic (Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent).

Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Current driver's licence (HR licence an advantage)

Reliable, safety-focused, and detail-oriented

Demonstrated experience maintaining and repairing heavy vehicles.

Strong commitment to safe work practices.

Experience working in a workshop servicing mixed fleets

Exposure to hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and fault diagnostic software

Why Join Rentco?

Competitive pay based on experience

Overtime opportunities

Stable and growing organisation with a strong customer focus