Motor Mechanic (General)
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and repair engines, transmissions, suspension, steering and braking systems across a heavy-vehicle fleet.
- Perform routine servicing, preventative maintenance, engine rebuilds and urgent breakdown repairs, using diagnostic equipment and technical manuals.
- Test vehicles after repairs, maintain accurate service records and help ensure fleet roadworthiness and safety compliance.
Company name: Sunrise Adelaide Transport Pty Ltd
Position: Motor Mechanic (General)
Salary: $75,000 to $85,000 plus superannuation
Term: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: South Australia
About us
Sunrise Adelaide Transport is a growing transport and logistics company committed to delivering reliable and efficient services across Australia. We operate a fleet of heavy vehicles and pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of safety, performance and operational excellence. Our team is dedicated to ensuring our vehicles are well-maintained and compliant, supporting smooth and timely transport operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and identify mechanical and electrical faults across Sunrise Adelaide Transport’s vehicle fleet.
- Carry out repairs and maintenance on engines, transmissions, suspension, steering, and braking systems to ensure fleet reliability.
- Strip down engines and components for inspection and repair.
- Rebuild engines and refit mechanical components following repair to restore optimal performance.
- Perform routine servicing and preventative maintenance to minimise downtime and support operational schedules.
- Use diagnostic equipment and computer-based tools to assess and troubleshoot faults efficiently.
- Test and adjust vehicles after repairs to ensure safe operation and readiness for daily transport activities.
- Maintain accurate service records in line with company and regulatory requirements.
- Respond to vehicle breakdowns and carry out urgent repairs to reduce disruption to deliveries and transport operations.
- Assist in ensuring all vehicles meet roadworthiness and safety standards, including identifying any additional work required for compliance.
Qualifications and Experience
- Relevant qualifications in Automotive Mechanical Technology or a closely related field.
- In the absence of formal qualifications, at least three years of relevant full-time work experience as a Motor Mechanic may be considered.
- Demonstrated experience in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicle engines and mechanical systems, including both mechanical and electrical components.
- Proficiency in using diagnostic equipment and interpreting technical manuals to accurately identify faults and carry out repairs.
- Sound understanding of servicing requirements, safety standards, and roadworthiness obligations, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Motor Mechanic and are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role to sunriseadelaidetransport@gmail.com.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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