Diesel Motor Mechanic

Job Description

About Us

City & Bus Truck Centre is a well-established truck and bus repair specialist based in Campbellfield, VIC. We operate a modern, clean workshop equipped with overhead cranes and quality amenities, and pride ourselves on delivering reliable, high-standard mechanical repairs and servicing to our customers across the transport industry.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Diesel Motor Mechanic to join our team on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor/Foreman, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, maintaining and testing diesel engines and related mechanical components across trucks, buses and semi-trailers. This is a great opportunity for a punctual, dedicated and reliable tradesperson who takes pride in their work and enjoys working as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults in motor vehicles, engines and drivelines
• Raise vehicles using hydraulic hoists or jacks
• Dismantle or remove engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other components, and check parts
• Repair or replace worn or defective parts, and reassemble mechanical components
• Test and adjust repaired sub-assemblies and re-install them
• Service or overhaul engines, and carry out repair and maintenance as per manufacturer’s requirements
• Tune engines to achieve smoother running and ensure compliance with pollution regulations
• Service, diagnose and repair brake systems, transmissions and gearboxes
• Service and repair suspension systems
• Service and repair final drives, and carry out all major and minor repairs
• Re-line and adjust brakes and align wheels
• Change oil and filters, and lubricate vehicles or fuelled motor appliances
• Inspect vehicles and issue roadworthiness certificates, or detail work required to achieve roadworthiness
• Report directly to the Workshop Supervisor/Foreman on completed repair orders
• Apply safe working practices and adhere to all OH&S, environmental, quality and compliance procedures

Skill & Experience

• Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology (or equivalent trade qualification), and/or a minimum of 5 years’ relevant industry experience
• Proven experience repairing and maintaining trucks, buses and semi-trailers
• Sound knowledge of engine, electrical, transmission, steering, suspension and braking systems
• Welding experience (oxy-acetylene, MIG, manual arc) highly regarded
• Full understanding of and commitment to Health, Safety, Environment, Quality and Compliance procedures
• A punctual, honest and reliable team player with strong attention to detail