Motor Mechanic

Description:

Location: CAMPBELLFIELD, VIC

Salary: Above Award

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Our valued client, Trucks N Cars, is a well-established automotive repair and service centre specialising in general mechanical repairs, diagnostics, and maintenance of light vehicles. Located in Campbellfield, Victoria. They are known for their attention to detail and customer-first approach.

They provide reliable automotive solutions to a growing base of loyal customers. They are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Motor Mechanic to join their team. The Role: As a Motor Mechanic, it is essential that you have the passion to carry out mechanical servicing duties in an effective and timely manner.

The successful candidate will carry out testing, diagnosing, troubleshooting major faults, and overhauling engines and components such as transmissions, suspension, steering, and brakes, of a wide range of motor vehicle types. The annual salary is $76,500 to $77,000 plus superannuation. The Responsibilities (Some tasks may include, but are not limited to):

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks, including checking fluid levels, brake systems, steering mechanisms, generators, ignition systems, and electrical wiring.
• Use hydraulic jacks or hoists to lift vehicles for better access to mechanical components located underneath.
• Reassemble, test, clean, and fine-tune repaired or replaced parts or assemblies, using various instruments to confirm proper functionality before reinstallation in the vehicle.
• Use electronic testing equipment to diagnose and fix issues in lighting, instrumentation, electronic fuel injection, ignition, and emissions control systems.
• Diagnose problems, identify cause-and-effect relationships, and assess information from multiple sources to determine the best course of action.
• Repair or replace worn or faulty parts by removing assemblies such as engines, transmissions, differentials, or steering components, and dismantling them for inspection, referencing manuals as needed.
• Accurately fill out vehicle information on requisition orders, including mileage, engine number, registration number, and other relevant details.
• Diagnose, repair, and replace components associated with engine management and fuel injection systems.
• Follow all occupational health and safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment.
• Return specialised tools and reference materials to their proper places after use.
• Keep the service area clean and organised, ensuring all tools and equipment are stored neatly.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to apprentices as needed.
• Dispose of hazardous materials in accordance with established regulations and safety procedures.

Qualifications:

• Should possess an AQF Certificate III in Automotive.
• Must have at least one to two (1-2) years of relevant experience in a commercial workshop setting.
• Should have experience working with mechanical systems.
• Mechanically minded.
• Good with hand + power tools.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to pass a drug and alcohol test.
• Verifiable work references.