Diesel Mechanic (Swanson)

We are currently looking for Automotive Heavy Engineering Diesel Mechanics to join the team here at Kinetic!(NZ Bus)This is a busy role where you will carry out the efficient repairs, checks and servicing of buses and other company vehicles to a high safety standard.This includes work on COF's, unit exchanges (including fixing gearboxes and re-lining brakes), compressor and airbrake systems, transmission setting and checking along with the diagnosis and repair of electrical faults.No two days are the same!You'll: Be trade qualified (NZQA certified) & an experienced Diesel MechanicA Class 1 license is essential & Class 2 and 4 license advantageous Along with your superior skills and strong background working as a Diesel Mechanic, this role calls for a flexible person with the ability to work rostered shifts covering any five out of seven days as well as overtime when necessary.This role is based at our Swanson depot.Ideally, you will bring: Trade Qualifications, as recognised by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority, andExperience in HEAVY ENGINEERING diesel vehicle maintenanceAutomatic transmission overhaul experienceExperience working in an environment practicing '5S methodology'Voith and Allison gearbox fitting/repair experienceExperience with automatic transmissions and air conditioning unitsWelding and electrical experienceComputer literacy, keyboard skills and working knowledge of maintenance systems We are looking for a real hands-on, 'can do' person.You enjoy team work and autonomy, have excellent communication skills and take pride in a job well done.You like to work hard but like to make work fun!