Diesel Mechanic

Diesel Mechanics service and repair heavy vehicles such as trucks, buses, bulldozers and tractors, utilities and cars.

What you would do:

• diagnose vehicle faults and discuss them with vehicle owners

• dismantle engines or other parts

• repair or replace faulty parts

• order replacement parts

• service heavy automotive equipment, such as changing engine oil and adjusting engines, so that vehicles run better

• rebuild engines and other parts

• carry out pre-Certificate of Fitness checks

• test drive vehicles and make any necessary adjustments

• ensure hazardous waste is disposed of appropriately

• attend breakdowns and after hours call outs

• use oxy, electric, TIG and MIG welding, hand fitting or machining processes to replace or repair faulty parts

You need to be:

• practical and enjoy manual activities
• mechanically minded 
• good at mathematics
• physically fit
• free from allergies to grease, oil or petrol

You will require:

• a trade qualification
• a range of driver's licenses

Improve your chances by:

•  participating in work experience
• completing year 10 
• completing an apprenticeship in Automotive Mechanical Technology 

What you will earn:

Salaries generally range between $42,000 and $55,000 depending on experience. 

Long Term Possibilities:

• Technical Services Manager
• Fleet Manager
• Establish your own business