Heavy Diesel Truck Mechanic
Visa sponsorship
Automotive · Auckland, New Zealand · Full-Time · $36 - $45/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Swapping the long rains for a New Zealand workshop? An Auckland company owned by a family, which looks after fleets of commercial vehicles, wants two Heavy Diesel Truck Mechanics who like working with their hands.
You would spend most of your time on trucks and trailers, and some on buses and lighter commercial vehicles, in a modern workshop where safety leads. Hours start at 40 a week, with a half-day on Saturday placed on the roster.
The employer is an Accredited Employer and helps with visa transfers, which is where sponsorship comes in.
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Key Responsibilities
- Servicing heavy and commercial vehicles to a schedule
- Repairing brakes
- Repairing steering systems
- Stripping down, rebuilding and repairing modern diesel engines
- Working on transmissions and drivetrains: overhaul, rebuild and repair
- Preparing vehicles for COF and VCA
- Finding faults through diagnostics, and general mechanical work
- Tidying and keeping the workplace safe
Requirements & Eligibility
- Hold a qualification as a Diesel Technician (Level 4 or equivalent), or have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the automotive or heavy vehicle industry
- A clean driver’s licence at Class 2 minimum, willing to progress to Class 4/5
- Independent when needed and a team player, with a strong commitment to safety
- Your own well-equipped toolbox
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Willing to work a rostered half-day Saturday
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