What You'll Be Doing:

Your primary responsibility will be working on fascinating projects—like converting Land Cruisers into rail-ready vehicles—but you'll also have a handle on the full spectrum of a diesel mechanic's duties. This role is hands-on and requires a good degree of physical fitness, including bending down for detailed work.

• Retrofitting & Fabrication: This is the heart of the role. You'll be modifying heavy vehicles and machinery, installing specialized kits that enable them to operate on both roads and rail tracks.
• Maintenance & Repair: You will perform reactive maintenance and repairs on the specialised kits as and when required.
• Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: Use your technical expertise and advanced diagnostic tools to identify and resolve mechanical and hydraulic issues. Experience with hydraulics and mechanics is essential.
• Electrical Work: While not a requirement, a solid understanding of vehicle electrics would be a significant advantage.
• Team Collaboration: You'll work closely with a small team of highly skilled professionals who are passionate about their work and will support you in your professional development.

What You'll Get in Return:

• Full-time, Permanent Job from Day One: paying $48-52/hr + super.

• Long-Term Security: Our client is a stable business with a strong reputation, offering you a secure, long-term position.

• Interesting Work: You'll be working on unique, specialized projects that go beyond standard mechanical repairs, allowing you to develop new skills and expertise.

• Opportunity to get into the rail industry: Get your foot in the door with an ever evolving industry that is key to Victoria’s long-term growth - with massive infrastructure projects coming up like the suburban rail loop, this is a great time to get rail industry experience!
• Full Training: Full training is provided on the job for the successful candidate.