Truck Mechanic – Cannington, WA
- Mon – Fri role, workshop hours 7am – 5pm. OT available
- Volvo background with access to Tech Tool ideal
- Salary up to $60ph depending on experience
About the company
Our client is a premier heavy‑haulage and freight service provider in Western Australia, specialising in safely transporting oversized, overweight, and complex loads.
About the role
This role involves hands-on servicing, diagnostics, and mechanical repairs across a diverse truck fleet with a strong focus on Volvo vehicles.
Duties
- Perform scheduled servicing, maintenance, and general repairs on a company owned fleet of trucks (majority Volvo, plus some Kenworth and Mack).
- Carry out diagnostics, fault-finding, and repairs using Volvo Tech Tool and other diagnostic systems.
- Complete clutch and brake replacements, component changeouts, and other mechanical repairs (no engine rebuilds).
- Ensure repair and maintenance jobs are completed efficiently within set timeframes.
- Maintain accurate service and repair records, including use of workshop systems and diagnostic tools.
- Assist in supervising and supporting apprentices within the workshop.
- Contribute to maintaining a clean, safe, and organised workshop environment.
- Communicate effectively with management on repair progress, timelines, and any additional work required.
Skills and experience
- Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (or equivalent trade qualification).
- Minimum 2 years’ post-apprenticeship experience as a truck mechanic, ideally within a dealership or fleet workshop environment.
- Strong hands-on experience with Volvo trucks; ideal candidate will previously of held Volvo Tech Tool logins.
- Solid diagnostic and problem-solving skills, particularly with electrical and mechanical systems.
- Competency in clutch and brake replacements, general servicing, and mechanical changeouts.
- Strong time management skills – ability to complete jobs on schedule without overrun.
- Good communication and teamwork skills; able to work alongside a head mechanic and apprentices.
- Must be based within reasonable distance to the site (no visa sponsorship available at this stage).
- Pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing, required.
- Current driver’s licence (truck licence highly regarded).
Benefits
- Excellent salary up to $60ph depending on experience
- Minimum 40 hours per week with overtime paid at 1.5x
- Regular hours from 7:00 am – 5:00 pm, additional hours paid as overtime
- Work with a well-maintained fleet in a supportive team environment
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining a successful business for this fantastic full-time position, please send us your resume today.
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