Heavy Diesel Mechanic Blacktown NSW
CTS People is a leading recruitment agency working on behalf of our valued client 10 Four Truck Repairs a wellestablished familyfriendly business based in Blacktown NSW. 10 Four Trucks specialises in the repair and maintenance of heavy diesel trucks and trailers particularly float trailers. They are seeking a qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join their team and contribute to their reputation for highquality service.
This role offers a supportive work environment with a strong team culture including regular team lunches and an emphasis on worklife balance.
Position Details:
- Job Title: Heavy Diesel Mechanic
- Location: Blacktown NSW
- Employment Type: Fulltime Permanent
- Salary: $40 to $55 per hour flat rate with opportunities for overtime.
- Work Hours: 38 hours per week Monday to Friday with occasional overtime as needed
- Superannuation: as per Australian standards
- Start Date: Immediate start available
Job Duties:
As a Heavy Diesel Mechanic you will be responsible for a wide range of tasks including but not limited to:
- Diagnosing and Troubleshooting: Utilise diagnostic tools and equipment to accurately identify mechanical issues in heavy diesel trucks and trailers including engine transmission brake and suspension systems.
- Servicing and Maintenance: Perform routine preventative maintenance including oil changes filter replacements fluid checks and general inspections of key components like engines transmissions braking systems and electrical systems.
- Major Repairs: Conduct extensive repairs on engines transmissions differentials clutches brakes air conditioning systems and hydraulic components. This includes the disassembly repair and reassembly of complex systems.
- Float Trailer Specialisation: Diagnose and repair issues specific to float trailers including axle repairs hydraulic system maintenance and loadbearing capacity checks.
- Brake System Repairs: Perform detailed brake inspections adjustments and repairs on both air brake and hydraulic brake systems ensuring compliance with all relevant safety standards.
- Electrical Systems: Diagnose and repair electrical faults including wiring alternators starters batteries and lighting systems using diagnostic equipment and electrical schematics.
- Welding and Fabrication: Perform minor welding and fabrication work as needed to repair or reinforce parts of trucks or trailers.
- Component Overhaul: Overhaul critical mechanical components such as engines transmissions differentials and final drive assemblies ensuring all parts meet manufacturer specifications and safety standards.
- Road Testing: Perform road tests to ensure repairs have been successfully completed and that vehicles are fully operational and compliant with road safety regulations.
- Record Keeping: Accurately document all maintenance and repair activities including parts used time spent and job details using the companys job management system.
- Compliance and Safety: Adhere to all workplace health and safety regulations ensuring a safe working environment. This includes wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) ensuring proper disposal of waste materials and following all safe work procedures.
- Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other mechanics and workshop staff to ensure efficient workflow sharing knowledge and assisting junior team members when necessary.
Skills and Qualifications:
To be successful in this role you must meet the following qualifications and possess the necessary skills:
- Cert III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology or an equivalent qualification is essential.
- Minimum 3 years of postqualification experience as a heavy diesel mechanic with demonstrable experience in diagnosing repairing and maintaining heavy diesel trucks and trailers.
- Strong Diagnostic Skills: Proven experience in using diagnostic tools and equipment to troubleshoot issues related to engines transmissions differentials air and hydraulic brakes electrical systems and suspension components.
- Experience with Diesel Engines: Expertise in maintaining and repairing a variety of diesel engines including Cummins Detroit Caterpillar and others.
- Brake System Expertise: Indepth knowledge of both air brake and hydraulic brake systems including the ability to inspect adjust and repair these systems to ensure compliance with Australian standards.
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems: Experience in repairing and maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems particularly on float trailers and other heavy equipment.
- Electrical Systems Proficiency: Ability to diagnose and repair electrical issues including experience working with wiring alternators starters and lighting systems.
- Transmission and Driveline Experience: Skilled in servicing and overhauling transmissions clutches differentials and driveline components.
- Fabrication and Welding: Basic welding and fabrication skills to repair and reinforce components when necessary.
- SafetyOriented: Strong understanding of workplace health and safety standards including the safe handling of tools and hazardous materials.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail ensuring all repairs meet manufacturer specifications and safety requirements.
- Australian Manual Drivers Licence: Preferred but not essential.
- Kenworth Experience: Experience working on Kenworth trucks is advantageous but not required.
Who Should Apply:
- Australian citizens and permanent residents are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Candidates must have the right to work in Australia.
- Visa sponsorship may be available for highly qualified candidates if a suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is not identified during the recruitment process.
Why Join 10 Four Trucks:
- Salary: Competitive hourly rate of $40 to $55 flat rate including opportunities for overtime and superannuation aligned with industry standards and award rates.
- FamilyFriendly Culture: A balanced worklife environment including weekly team lunches at local restaurants.
- Specialisation: Work alongside industry specialists on heavy diesel trucks and float trailers.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for longterm career development and training in a wellestablished business.
Apply Below.
- Open Date: 06/01/2025
- Close Date: 28/02/2025