Diesel Mechanic

This is a great opportunity for a Diesel Mechanic to join our friendly team in Tirohia, autonomous role where you organise your work.

In this role, you will work alongside our team at our Tirohia landfill site and off site carrying out roadside breakdowns if required.

Responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining vehicle records by annotating all inspections, servicing, and repairs on the job sheets
• Maintaining vehicles and associated equipment according to our company policy and vendor recommended programmes
• Conducting vehicle and body/unit servicing in accordance with our company Preventative Maintenance Programme
• Always promote and maintain safe practices
• Carrying out fault diagnostics repairs in the workshop or as required at roadside breakdowns.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• A Heavy Diesel Trade Certificate and experience in the preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs of fleet trucks
• Preference will be given to those with hydraulic systems diagnostics and maintenance experience and/or experience in automotive electrical/electronic fault diagnosis
• Experience in Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and ideally a Class 4 Driver’s Licence would also be an advantage 
• Experience in repairs on earthmoving equipment would be advantageous.

What we offer

• Hourly rate of $40-45 based on experience
• Company Car
• Permanent Full Time Role
• Location: Tirohia
• Hours: 45 hours a week, Monday to Friday with occasional Saturday, or afterhours if required.
• On-going training and development
• Brand new equipment setup.
• A great company culture, and you will get to work with a strong team of like-minded individuals

We understand that our people are our biggest asset. At Waste Management we will invest in your personal development and provide future career opportunities.

How to apply

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Please note - we do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early. 

WM is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces. 

You must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa/residency or NZ citizenship.