As a Diesel Mechanic at CDY Diesel Service, you will conduct comprehensive electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic diagnostics on heavy diesel engines, trucks, earthmoving machinery, and fleet equipment. You will perform scheduled preventative maintenance, oil and fluid changes, and safety inspections to manufacturer standards, as well as execute engine and component overhauls including stripping, repairing, reassembling, and testing diesel engines, transmissions, differentials, fuel systems, and braking systems. You will also inspect, test, and replace hydraulic pumps, hoses, cylinders, wiring looms, starters, and alternators, execute both workshop repairs and field service call-outs to client sites across the region, and maintain clean, safe work spaces while adhering strictly to Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) protocols and heavy vehicle road safety standards.
Key responsibilities
Conducting comprehensive electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic diagnostics on heavy diesel engines, trucks, earthmoving machinery, and fleet equipment
Performing scheduled preventative maintenance, oil and fluid changes, and safety inspections to manufacturer standards
Stripping, repairing, reassembling, and testing diesel engines, transmissions, differentials, fuel systems, and braking systems
Inspecting, testing, and replacing hydraulic pumps, hoses, cylinders, wiring looms, starters, and alternators
Executing both workshop repairs and field service call-outs to client sites across the region
Maintaining clean, safe work spaces and adhering strictly to Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) protocols and heavy vehicle road safety standards
Accurate completion of work orders, job safety analyses (JSAs), parts requests, and service logs
About you
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) in the field or similar
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Proven post-trade experience working on heavy transport, trucks, or heavy mobile machinery
Valid Australian Driver's Licence (HR/HC licence highly regarded)
Strong diagnostic ability with modern scanning tools and mechanical systems
Punctual, safety-focused, and capable of working independently or within a workshop team
About us
At CDY Diesel Service, we take pride in delivering top-tier mechanical repair, maintenance, and field service support across the Central Highlands region. Based in Blackwater, QLD, we keep local heavy transport, earthmoving, and mining equipment running reliably and safely.
Competitive remuneration: $140,000 – $168,000 salary package (excl. Super)
Accommodation provided/subsidised to support your living arrangements in Blackwater
Supportive team environment with modern tools, workshop facilities, and field service units
Regional lifestyle in Central Queensland's resource and agricultural heartland
Diesel Mechanic/Fitter in Blackwater employer: CDY Diesel Services
CDY Diesel Services offers a dynamic work environment where employees can engage in hands-on diagnostics and repairs of heavy diesel engines and machinery. The company emphasizes adherence to Workplace Health and Safety protocols, ensuring a safe workplace for all staff. With opportunities for both workshop and field service roles, employees can expect diverse experiences and professional growth within the industry.
