Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Onshore applicants only
Visa sponsorship
Automotive · Perth, WA, Australia · Full-Time · $55/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored · Applicants: Onshore applicants only
If you are already working in Australia with current Australian working rights, this Heavy Diesel Mechanic job in Perth is worth a close look. A family-owned transport and tourism company in Western Australia runs the workshop and a diverse fleet of coaches and buses.
Your main task is keeping that fleet safe, reliable and presentable. That means servicing, modifying, diagnosing and repairing vehicles, plus some occasional work at other WA locations.
Bus or coach experience is highly regarded, not essential, so do not hold back if your background is in other heavy diesel fleets. Employer sponsorship is available for suitably qualified applicants. You can work casual or full-time, with hours and shifts agreed at interview. Applications close on 21 November 2026.
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Key Responsibilities
- Run inspections and maintenance on the vehicles so they reach company standards
- Pinpoint problems on heavy vehicles of different kinds
- Look after servicing and repairs for the heavy fleet
- Put in new mechanical components and repair existing ones
- Make sure fleet and repair records match the manufacturer's specifications and the WA omnibus vehicle maintenance program
- Give support on in-vehicle monitoring, for instance GPS tracking, CCTV, sensors, wifi and communications
- Key in service records online, chip in on general workshop maintenance and take vehicles for test drives when required
Requirements & Eligibility
- A heavy commercial vehicle mechanical trade qualification, or one that is similar
- A background on heavy diesel vehicles (buses and coaches preferred, not essential) and strong diagnostic ability
- Familiar with WA transport compliance requirements
- Current Australian working rights
- A current driver's licence; HR class highly regarded
- A working at heights certificate and relevant high risk work licences, or willingness to obtain them
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