Diesel Mechanic jobs in Mildura VIC

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.

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