Diesel Mechanic Wanted
Diesel Mechanic Wanted in Auckland
Pay & Benefits:- Min $42.00 per hour to a maximum of $50.00 per hour
- Minimum 30 hours guaranteed per week
- Full-time, permanent roles
- PPE and provided
Job Description:
Extrastaff, a Labour Hire Company, is hiring a full-time Diesel Mechanic. Our growing business requires an organised and trustworthy individual who prides yourself on quality workmanship. You will be motivated and result driven.
The primary purpose of this role is to perform unsupervised, a full range of mechanical duties on a wide range of specialized vacuum and sweeping trucks to meet specified job requirements and to ensure the fleet is kept operational to meet client needs.
Key Responsibilities:- Maintain all aspects of a vehicle to relevant transport legislation and standards. This will include lubrication, greasing and oil changes, dismantling and removing engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other components, and checking parts
- Fabricate and design of parts as and when required
- Maintain all aspects of equipment to the suppliers' standard or better
- Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance services
- Perform fault diagnostics to detect mechanical and electrical faults by using instruments that check charging and starting circuitry, batteries, ignition and ignition timing, fuel injection systems and speed control, cylinder compression, engine condition, braking efficiency, and wheel balance and alignment
- Test drive and/or operate equipment to ensure repair has been completed correctly
- Ensure all hand tools and equipment are safe to use and stored correctly and in a clean condition
- Complete all records and paperwork accurately
- Demonstrate a responsible attitude in relation to time keeping, work organization and quality control.
- Maintain in good condition, any of the Company's equipment under the control of your work environment
- Available to attend out of hours break downs
- Look after Company equipment and assets to protect from damage and theft
- Committed to understanding stakeholder needs and exceeding expectations
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
- Maintain workstation and office to appropriate standards
- Schedule and facilitate policy and procedure reviews
- Support and adhere to Company's Safety policies and procedures
Skills and experience required:
- A minimum of 2 year's work experience in diesel mechanic or relevant occupation. Alternatively a level 4 or higher qualification in mechanical engineering or automotive engineering
- Preferred experience in specialized vacuum and sweeping trucks, including electrical skills with auto shutdown systems
- A strong background in mechanics with practical hands on experience
- Knowledge of comprehensive safety management systems including Hard Analysis
- Site Safe & First aid certificate preferred
- Full, Clean and current drivers license (Class 1)
- Class 2 - 4 Driver's license preferred
How to Apply:
If you are looking for a new challenge with an opportunity for a dynamic working environment and the possibility of travel, please click APPLY, attach your resume and brief covering letter outlining your experience.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.