Heavy Diesel Mechanic - Fleet & Plant Maintenance
Seaford | $54 per hour + Super | Contract until 11 December 2026
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join a busy workshop environment, supporting the maintenance and reliability of a diverse fleet of plant, equipment and vehicles.
This role plays a key part in ensuring operations continue to run efficiently through preventative maintenance, servicing and repairs across a broad range of assets. In this hands‑on position, you will be responsible for maintaining fleet vehicles, plant and equipment to the highest safety and operational standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Servicing, maintaining and repairing heavy plant, equipment and vehicles
- Diagnosing faults across diesel, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Ensuring all assets remain safe, roadworthy and operational
- Ordering and fitting replacement parts as required
- Maintaining accurate servicing and repair records
- Assisting with workshop housekeeping and safety requirements
- Supporting apprentices and work experience participants where required
- Contributing to continuous improvement within workshop operations
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Trade qualification in Heavy Diesel Mechanics
- Experience maintaining heavy vehicles, plant and equipment
- Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
- Experience with diesel, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Experience with oxy‑acetylene brazing and MIG welding
- Ability to manage work effectively and meet servicing deadlines
- Strong communication skills and a team‑focused approach
- Commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship
Essential Requirements
- Trade Certificate in Heavy Stream Diesel Mechanics
- Current Victorian Driver Licence
- Current Medium Rigid (MR) Licence
- Experience maintaining plant and fleet vehicles
Desirable
- Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence
- Forklift Licence
- Previous fleet workshop or plant maintenance experience
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion
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Heavy Diesel Mechanic in Melbourne employer: Chandler Macleod
As a Local Council in Sydney, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values flexibility and work-life balance, offering a hybrid working arrangement to suit your lifestyle. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through diverse project opportunities in asset construction, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying competitive pay rates and a commitment to employee development.
