About This Role
The Diesel Mechanic maintains, diagnoses, tests, and repairs diesel engines and the mechanical components of trucks, buses, and other heavy vehicles. This full-time position involves mechanical fault diagnosis, scheduled servicing, engine repairs, and maintenance of vehicle systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation.
Responsibilities
- Detect and diagnose mechanical and electrical faults in diesel engines and associated vehicle components
- Inspect, dismantle, and remove engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms, and other mechanical components to identify faults and assess their condition
- Examine engine parts and mechanical assemblies to identify worn, damaged, or defective components requiring repair or replacement
- Repair and replace faulty or worn mechanical parts and reassemble components in accordance with manufacturer specifications and service manuals
- Perform scheduled maintenance services, including oil changes, lubrication, filter replacements, and engine adjustments, to maintain vehicle performance and comply with applicable emission requirements
- Reassemble diesel engines, transmissions, and other mechanical components following repairs and maintenance
- Test and adjust mechanical systems after repairs to ensure proper performance, operational efficiency, and reliability
- Use computerized diagnostic equipment and specialized testing tools to identify and assess faults in diesel engines and related mechanical systems
- Inspect, service, and repair vehicle transmissions, suspension systems, steering mechanisms, and braking systems
- Check vehicle mechanical systems and identify repairs or adjustments required to maintain roadworthiness and safe operation
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, diagnostic findings, maintenance work, repairs, and replacement parts
- Follow workplace health and safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized, and safe workshop environment
Requirements
- Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology, Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology, or an equivalent relevant automotive trade qualification
- At least one to two years of full-time post-qualification experience in diesel engine maintenance and mechanical repairs, preferably involving heavy commercial vehicles
- Demonstrated experience diagnosing and repairing diesel engines, transmissions, steering systems, suspension, and braking components
- Sound knowledge of diesel engine operation, mechanical systems, servicing procedures, and fault diagnosis
- Practical experience using computerized diagnostic equipment, mechanical testing instruments, and specialized workshop tools
- Ability to interpret technical manuals, diagnostic results, and manufacturer specifications