Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic

We are seeking an experienced Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic to join our team at Vickery Bros Pty Ltd in Coleraine, Victoria. This is a full-time opportunity for an individual with a passion for automotive repairs and maintenance.

• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical, electronic and hydraulic faults in heavy diesel engines, heavy transport trucks and agricultural machinery using electronic diagnostic equipment
• Dismantling, repairing, overhauling and reassembling heavy compression-ignition diesel engines, turbochargers, fuel injection systems and cooling systems
• Inspecting, servicing, repairing and adjusting heavy vehicle air braking systems, manual/automatic transmissions, clutches, differentials and suspension components
• Testing, diagnosing, and repairing hydraulic pumps, rams, valves and fluid power systems on heavy agricultural machinery and spreading equipment
• Performing routine preventative maintenance, engine tune-ups, filter/oil changes and pre-operational safety inspections across the heavy diesel fleet
• Road testing heavy vehicles and plant machinery post-repair to verify operational safety and mechanical compliance

• Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (AUR
  31120), Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology or recognised international trade equivalent
• Minimum 2–3 years demonstrated post-qualification experience as a qualified Heavy Commercial Vehicle or Diesel Mechanic
• Current Heavy Rigid (HR) or Heavy Combination (HC) driver licence (or willingness to obtain) for vehicle test-driving
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality work
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Commitment to health and wellbeing of team
• Healthy work-life balance encouraged
• Accommodation available for the right applicant(s)

Vickery Bros Pty Ltd is a family-owned fertiliser business serving Coleraine for more than 40 years. Our specialised repair and maintenance workshop ensures our entire fleet of trucks, spreaders, and agricultural plant operates at maximum reliability and safety to support the broader Vickery Bros operations.