Heavy Diesel Mechanic

  • Posted18 August 2025
  • Salary$80,000 -$90,000
  • Location
  • Discipline Healthcare Staffing
  • Reference3954791

Job description

Our client is seeking a skilled and qualified Diesel Mechanic to join their team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work with a reputable regional business and gain hands-on experience across a diverse fleet of vehicles and machinery.

The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing diesel vehicles and heavy equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct diagnostic testing and identify mechanical issues
  • Analyse results and carry out effective repairs
  • Repair and replace diesel engines, transmissions, steering, braking, and lighting systems
  • Perform preventative maintenance on light fleet, prime movers, and agricultural machinery including cotton pickers
  • Test drive vehicles to assess performance
  • Maintain accurate records, service logs, and parts inventory
  • Ensure compliance with safety systems and workshop standards
Candidate Requirements
  • Trade qualifications in Mechanical, Automotive, or Heavy Vehicle Engineering
  • Demonstrated experience in diesel engine diagnostics and repair
  • Strong IT and problem-solving skills with the ability to self-diagnose faults
  • Physically fit with good attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Current and valid driver’s license
The Opportunity
  • Competitive annual salary package range from $80,000 - $95,000 + superannuation depending 
  • Long-term, permanent role with career stability
  • Supportive team environment within a well-regarded regional employer
  • Exposure to both fleet and agricultural equipment, offering variety in day-to-day work
  • Visa sponsorship available for overseas qualified candidates. 
How to Apply:
If you think you have the above qualities, are looking for a new challenge, and believe you have what it takes to drive a team to succeed consistently, please forward your resume, along with a cover letter, by clicking on the apply button below. Alternatively, you may email your application letter with a resume to recruitment@konnecting.com and quote reference #3950089 in the email subject.

About Konnecting

Konnecting is an Australian Skilled Migration & Recruitment Consultancy that sources candidates for niche and specialist roles. We are also a registered migration agency that processes Australian employer-sponsored visas.
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