Heavy Diesel Mechanic / Fitter

HEAVY DIESEL MECHANIC / FITTER

Own the Fleet | Local Work | $35–$55 p/hr + OT | Work Ute After Probation
Central VIC | Full-time | Victoria-wide sites

This vegetation and land clearing  Contracting has been running for 9 years, building a tight crew built on operator‑driven reliability. We look after councils, farms, stations, roads & highways, rail and state forest work across Victoria.

We’re hiring a Heavy Diesel Mechanic / Fitter who wants to take ownership of the fleet and keep 50+ pieces of gear earning, not sitting.

What you’ll work on

Roughly 60% in the Central Vic workshop, 40% on-site across VIC, with about 2 nights away per month (all expenses paid).

You’ll be hands-on across:

• Excavators 3.5T–10T up to 40T

• Specialised kit: green climbers, mulching attachments, Barco mulchers

• Trucks: Isuzu MR – Kenworth semi low loader (about 10 trucks)

• 10+ work utes and assorted plant

What you’ll actually do

• Diagnostics, servicing and repairs across the fleet

• Hydraulics, exhaust systems, engine in/out changeovers, basic wiring

• Overhaul subsystems and assemblies (eg pumps)

• Strong fault finding to minimise downtime

• Keep clear service and repair records

• Work with the Workshop Manager, operators and fabricator to plan work

• Build and run maintenance schedules & programs, and help spec specialised tooling

• Over time, own the maintenance program for all gear

Must-haves

• Trade-qualified Diesel Mechanic / Heavy Duty Fitter

• Confident across hydraulics, engines, exhaust, basic auto-electrical

• Proud of your workmanship with neat presentation

• Proactive, good communicator, comfortable talking with operators and the office

• Can work independently but play well in a small crew

Nice-to-haves

• Engine rebuild experience

• Able to order your own parts, consumables and materials

• OBD / onboard computer diagnostics

• MR/HR truck licence or above

Hours, pay & benefits

• Full-time, permanent

• $35–$55 p/hr depending on experience

• Approx 50 hour weeks, 7am – 5ish, OT and some weekends as required (seasonal)

• Super at 12%, penalty rates after 50 hours, travel paid

• Paid annual leave, uniforms, PPE and tools supplied

• 3 month probation, work vehicle provided after 6 months

• Small team of about 12: workshop manager, another fabricator, operators, office manager and owner

• Career path to Maintenance Manager or Operator if that’s the direction you want to grow

How we hire (no time-wasting)

• 2-step interview max, then a decision within 10 days of the second interview

• Every applicant gets a yes/no within 14 days