Diesel Mechanic jobs in Australia

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Diesel mechanics diagnose and repair engines, transmissions, hydraulics, brakes, electrical systems and emissions equipment on heavy vehicles and machinery. The work splits broadly into on-road and off-road. On-road roles focus on prime movers, trailers, buses and delivery fleets, with scheduled servicing, roadworthy repairs and breakdown callouts. Off-road roles cover mobile plant such as excavators, loaders, haul trucks and dozers, often in mining, quarrying and civil construction, and are sometimes advertised as heavy duty fitter or plant mechanic. Agricultural dealerships need mechanics for tractors, harvesters and sprayers, with busy seasonal peaks. Diagnostic software is a normal part of the job, so experience with manufacturer laptop tools is valuable. Field service roles involve driving a service truck to sites and working alone, which suits mechanics who are comfortable making decisions without a supervisor nearby.

There is no national licence to work as a diesel mechanic, so employers set the standard. Most ask for a completed apprenticeship with a Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology for road transport, or a Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology for earthmoving and mining equipment. A heavy rigid or heavy combination driver licence helps for road testing and field service. Mine sites usually add a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol testing and site inductions, and some roles need tickets for working at heights or in confined spaces. Overseas-trained mechanics may need a skills assessment to show their training matches the Australian standard, and Trades Recognition Australia assesses many trade occupations. Bring a list of the equipment brands and models you have worked on, because employers look for that detail when shortlisting.

Mechanics working in vehicle repair businesses, including truck and bus workshops and dealerships, are often covered by the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award [MA000089]. It sets minimum pay by classification, along with overtime, shift penalties, tool allowances and leave. Coverage depends on the employer's industry, not just your trade. A mechanic employed by a mining company or civil contractor may fall under a different award or an enterprise agreement, and large mine sites often have their own agreements with roster-based conditions. Ask which instrument applies before you accept, especially for fly-in fly-out roles, where travel time, accommodation and roster cycles can be handled differently. We do not quote pay figures, as they vary with the instrument, classification and roster. The Fair Work Ombudsman's Pay Calculator shows current minimum award rates once you know your classification.

Registration: No national licence (trade qualification; overseas skills assessed by Trades Recognition Australia). Diesel mechanics do not hold a national licence. Employers expect a Certificate III trade qualification, and mine sites add medicals and inductions.

Pay and conditions: usually the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award [MA000089] or an enterprise agreement. Check current minimum rates with the Fair Work Pay Calculator.

ANZSCO: 321212 Diesel Motor Mechanic