On behalf of our client Go West Tours, who is a premier provider of integrated transport solutions, catering to the Resources, Tourism, and Education sectors across Australia.
We are seeking an experienced Truck/Bus Mechanic to join the team in the Pilbara Western Australia.
REQUIRED
- Australian Recognized Certificate III in Heavy Vehicle or Heavy Commercial Road Transport
- Previous experience working on branded such as, Volvo, Mercedes, Toyota , Fuso and Cummins
- Previous mining experience highly regarded.
JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The position includes, but is not limited to the following tasks & responsibilities;
- Perform routine A, B and C services on all vehicle types
- Carry out Road Safety Inspections on vehicles as required
- Diagnose and rectify vehicle faults/defects
- Assist other workshop personnel & technicians in the diagnosis of vehicle faults/defects
- Coordinate breakdown repairs and recoveries as required
- Disassembly and removal of engines, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other components
- Engine rebuilds and fitments
- Carry out weekly fleet inspections as required
- With assistance from the Workshop Manager, liaise with contractors & suppliers to ensure cost-effective provision of external labour & parts
- Communicate with the Operations Department to ascertain availability of vehicles requiring service or repair and/or to notify of vehicles out of service
- Ensure all maintenance or repair work completed is entered in the relevant operating system to enable accurate maintenance tracking
- Provide guidance and instruction to apprentice technicians
- Promote & enforce safe work practices & adherence to relevant company policies & procedures
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
To be considered, applicants will have;
- Minimum 3 years experience as a qualified heavy-duty diesel mechanic.
- Dual-trade technicians highly regarded.
- Experience using diagnostics software highly regarded.
- Experience working with buses & coaches preferable.
- The ability to work autonomously & as part of a team.
- The ability to effectively prioritise tasks.
- Experience mentoring/training less experienced or apprenticed technicians.
- HR Licence or greater.
- HR Licence preferable.
- RHL – air con ticket preferable .
- Proficient communication skills.
Salary with be $90,000 -$100,000
If this sounds like you next challenge please apply below.
Summary of role requirements:
- Flexible hours available
- 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
- Working rights required for this role
- Expected start date for role: 25 May 2024
- Expected salary: $90,000 - $100,000 per year