Posted 8d ago

Truck Mechanic

Private Listing Wingfield SA 5013

Permanent Full time
Base pay
$37/hr
weekly

Key points we found

  • Assemble and repair heavy vehicles including running diagnostic tests.
  • Ensure detailed records of work on each vehicle are maintained.
  • Perform minor and major repairs on heavy vehicles to a high standard.

We are Working International Visas Limited, and our client is a transport accident repair specialist looking for a truck mechanic to join the team in Wingfield.

The role will be one with responsibility for the assembly and repair of heavy vehicles including running diagnostic tests on vehicles to find faults, analysing diagnostic test results, fitting and repairing or replacing components as needed. An essential element of the role is ensuring detailed records of the work on each vehicle is recorded.

Role specific duties:

  1. perform minor and major repairs on heavy vehicles within allocated timeframes to a high standard (eliminate warranty work or comebacks)
  2. determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts
  3. correct vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems; making adjustments and alignments.
  4. verify vehicle performance; adjusting controls and systems
  5. comply with federal and state vehicle requirements and standards with work performed
  6. maintain vehicle records by annotating work carried out
  7. keep shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshoot breakdowns; maintain supplies; perform preventive maintenance; call for repairs where appropriate
  8. update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications
  9. quality control of each job including final inspection with manager
  10. checklist completion for all work at the end of the job to be stored in Ibody
  11. documenting additional work completed and highlighting any work that has not been provided for
  12. if apprentices are employed, provide advice and guidance
  13. perform maintenance tasks on equipment as required
  14. manage and provide a clean workspace

Experience, Qualifications and Skills required:

  1. Relevant trade qualification
  2. Up-todate valid licences (car, truck, forklift)
  3. Experience in heavy vehicle repair

Applications close 1st May 2026

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Skills
Component Replacement
DIAGNOSTIC ANALYSIS
Diagnostic testing
heavy vehicle repair
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY
RECORD KEEPING
Shop Equipment Operation
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION
VEHICLE INSPECTION
WORKPLACE SAFETY

Licenses & certifications
Trade qualification in heavy vehicle mechanics
Valid Drivers Licence (Car, Truck, Forklift)

More details
Expiring date
2 May 2026
Date posted
2 Apr 2026
Category
Trades & Services
Occupation
Install, Maintain & Repair
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Manufacturing
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate
Pay insights
Market average based on all Heavy Vehicle Mechanic jobs in Adelaide SA
Base pay range
$37/hr
Market average
$38/hr
$35 - $39/hr
7 jobs
$39 - $43/hr
2 jobs
$43 - $47/hr
0 jobs
$38/hr
Market average
$35/hr
$47/hr

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