Light Vehicle Mechanic

Southern Cross Industrial Group
Paget, Mackay & Coalfields QLD
Light Vehicle Mechanic
Full Time Salary: $90,000 - $100,000

Job Ad Start: 4/02/25
Job Ad Finish: 4/03/25

About SCIG

For the last 20 years Southern Cross Industrial Group has been providing innovative and low cost solutions across the mining, agricultural and construction industries throughout Central Queensland.

Southern Cross Industrial Group has grown to meet the challenges of the Construction, Energy and Natural Resources sectors through investment in technical innovation and support services that have set new standards in efficiency, cost savings and technical expertise delivered to some of Australia's largest projects.

We are looking to secure the services of an experienced & qualified Motor Mechanic to help service, repair and maintain our vehicle fleet in our Mackay workshop. This is a hands-on role with 80% on the tools and 20% planning and coordinating.

About the Role

- Maintains, tests and repairs petrol engines and the mechanical parts of lightweight motor vehicles such as transmissions, suspension, steering and brakes.
- Registration or licensing may be required.
- Developing and implementing preventative maintenance schedules
- Mentor and coach assigned apprentices
- Accurate paperwork and maintenance of records
- Assist in coordinating and managing contractors and suppliers
- Completing work to a high standard
- Assist in developing fleet maintenance history
- Work autonomously and unsupervised
- Follow company policies, procedures, and safe work practices

Skills and Experience

- Strong commitment to health and safety
- Trade Qualified Vehicle Mechanic 
- Experience with maintenance and servicing of variety of light truck models
- Good knowledge of basic hydraulic and electrical systems
- Experience with pumps & pressure washers preferred but not essential
- HR license preferred but not essential

Tasks

- Detecting and diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults in engines and parts
- Dismantling and removing engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other components, and checking parts
- Repairing and replacing worn and defective parts and reassembling mechanical components, and referring to service manuals as needed
- Performing scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications and engine tune-ups, to achieve smoother running of vehicles and ensure compliance with pollution regulations
- Reassembling engines and parts after being repaired
- Testing and adjusting mechanical parts after being repaired for proper performance
- Diagnosing and testing parts with the assistance of computers
- May inspect vehicles and issue roadworthiness certificates or detail work required to achieve roadworthiness
- May respond to vehicle breakdown service calls

Benefits we offer

- High earning potential
- Full time employment offering job stability
- Work for a fast expanding team where you are valued
- A rewarding career with diverse opportunities
- Great staff discounts across our entire range of products
- Career progression opportunities