Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

Work on our iconic brands – Mack, UD, Volvo Trucks and Volvo Buses – Don’t miss out on joining the market leader at Volvo Commercial Vehicles Brisbane South.

Due to growth, we are now looking for qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanics to join our Volvo Commercial Vehicles (VCV) team in Wacol!

More important than experience, we're looking for someone with the following characteristics: 

• Safe – you understand the importance of safety and commit to putting safety first
• Team first – you’re the kind of person that others don’t need to ask for help because you’ve already offered
• Analytical – you’re a natural diagnostic investigator who rises to the challenge of finding solutions to complex problems
• Growth – you recognise the need for personal and professional development, taking personal responsibility for leading both

Working as part of our workshop team you will be assigned tasks to diagnose and repair all aspects of diesel and electric vehicle mechanical systems, including all aspects of servicing such as:

•  Steering and Suspension repairs
•  Electrical faults, diagnosis and repairs
•  Braking systems diagnosis and repairs
•  Component overhauls 
•  Driveline repairs
• Preventative maintenance servicing and repairs
•  Offsite and breakdown repairs

• Competitive hourly rate between $34-$43 per hour base (Plus shift penalty, plus super, plus OT) dependent on experience
• Variety of shifts + shift loadings 
• $49.09 weekly tool allowance
• Full time roles, Monday to Friday with weekend overtime available (paid at OT rate)
• Yearly boot allowance, all uniforms supplied and washed for you
• Modern facilities that continually undergo regular upgrades 
• Ongoing training to grow your skills, including Electrical Vehicle certification
• Generous parental leave program, including super
• Ability to salary sacrifice the purchase of an additional 5th week of annual leave
• Access to digital wellbeing platform Sonder for you and your family allowing access to a range of medical, mental health and safety solutions
• Develop your technical skills working with Australia’s most innovative range of product: Mack, UD, Volvo Trucks and Volvo Buses across many of Australia’s leading supply chain transport solution companies 

Apply today & start the journey to understand why Volvo Trucks Australia is the best place you can advance your career.

Volvo Group Australia are proud of our inclusive work environment which promotes a supportive energy and encourages individual growth to create strong teams. We are committed to forming a workforce which reflects the exceptionally diverse customers we serve and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

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Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.