Heavy Vehicle Mechanic/Diesel Mechanic – Dry Creek

ABOUT US

The Hallett Group is a privately owned South Australian company and one of the leading suppliers of building and construction materials in South Australia.

We are on a mission to be dominant in our industry by being the very best at what we do. We recruit the most talented, collaborative and innovative people in the industry and foster a continuous learning culture to ensure we remain at the top of our game. We are an agile, diverse and growing business, but our people are what make Hallett Group such a great place to work.

THE ROLE

Hallett Maintenance Services are a growing team that are making a real difference to the reliability and performance of our transport and concrete divisions. The team carryout high quality maintenance and repair of all transport equipment, including scheduled maintenance and servicing across the Hallett Group of Companies. Due to continual growth within the business, we are looking for Diesel Mechanics, or Light Vehicle Mechanics looking to upskill, to join the Maintenance team on a permanent basis with relocation on offer from within Australia.

Light Vehicle qualified or 3rd/4thyear Heavy Vehicle Apprentice candidates are encouraged to apply

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES

• diagnostic and repairs of mechanical and electrical faults in engines and components
• removal and repairs to engine assemblies, steering mechanisms and other components, and inspection of parts
• Removal and replacement of worn and defective components and reassembling mechanical components, with referring to OME workshop manuals as needed
• performing scheduled maintenance services, fluid and filter changes, mechanical inspections and engine tune-ups, to achieve efficient running of vehicles and ensure compliance with emission regulations
• testing and adjusting mechanical parts after being repaired for proper performance
• diagnosing and testing procedures with the assistance of Scan tools
• Able to inspect vehicles and confirm the vehicle is roadworthy and report detail work required to achieve roadworthiness
• Able to respond to vehicle breakdown service calls

QUALIFICATIONS | EXPERIENCE | CAPABILITIES

• Cert III in the Heavy diesel mechanical trade or light vehicle Trade.
• Committed to working safety, assessing risk and putting appropriate controls in place
• Experience working on and servicing on highway trucks/trailers & heavy plant and equipment.
• Knowledge and experience in hydraulics and pneumatics preferred
• Proven experience in breakdown repairs to transport equipment
• Electrical system diagnoses and repairs
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work without direct supervision.
• Willing to undertake pre-employment functional assessment and drug and alcohol testing
• Current & valid Drivers licence

WE OFFER

• Retention bonus 5% @ 6 months and 5% @ 12 months of initial service
• Full-time stable employment, with an attractive hourly rate + super + penalty rates, afternoon shifts, with the opportunity for overtime
• Opportunity to work in a busy, highly successful team with a long-term career path
• Ongoing training and support with genuine career development opportunities
• Modern, well equipped workshop facilities and specialist tools
• Laundered overalls and full company supplied clothing and PPE
• Field Service work opportunities for the right applicant
• Specialist tools are provided

APPLY NOW

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Hallett Group values diversity and is therefore uncompromising in pursuing an inclusive work culture. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.