Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Inspect and repair heavy vehicles and diesel engines.
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What's it like to be a Heavy Diesel Mechanic?
A Heavy Diesel Mechanic carries out expert maintenance and repair on large, diesel-powered vehicles and machinery. They generally work with vehicles like trucks, buses, cranes, and in some cases, trains and marine engines. Their typical duties may include diagnosing mechanical issues, replacing parts, carrying out routine servicing and maintaining service records. Heavy Diesel Mechanics often work in industries related to heavy haulage, logistics, mining, marine and construction.
Tasks and duties
- Inspecting and diagnosing faults in heavy diesel vehicles and equipment.
- Performing repair or replacement tasks on engine components, ignition systems and fuel systems.
- Carrying out preventative maintenance checks to detect potential problems early.
- Working with hydraulic systems and other machinery specific to heavy diesel vehicles.
- Overhauling and testing major components, such as engines and transmissions.
- Liaising with vehicle operators to obtain information about vehicle performance or issues.
- Maintaining accurate work records and documenting parts usage.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Heavy Diesel Mechanic employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Diesel Mechanics
Hydraulics
Excavator Operation
Heavy Machinery
Workplace Health and Safety
Fault Finding
Heavy Vehicle Knowledge
Troubleshooting
Preventive Maintenance
Mobile Plant
Drivers Licence
Autonomy
Heavy Equipment
Automotive Engineering
Bulldozing
Light Vehicle Automotive
Electrical Power Systems
Hard Working
Fault Diagnosis
Field Service
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Latest Heavy Diesel Mechanic reviews
Oct 2023
Growth all round
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in Automotive Services (Diesel Mechanic - Heavy Highway Vehicles)
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationEngineering
The good thingsThat I get to work on different types of machinery and repair it to the best way possible, I also enjoy sharing my knowledge with others to help them grow aswell, everyday is a different job to accomp...
The challengesI guess the organization in some areas and lack of communication. Maybe improving the atmosphere and environment to keep it positive, allowing work to be enjoyable, happy worker better productivity.
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Feb 2025
Excel my knowledge in the trade.
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationCall Centre & Customer Service
The good thingsBe as a team player is a big thing on these jobs because decision making depends on more than one person working on one project.
The challengesWhen one team member stall or slow down the project.
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