Diesel Fitter / Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
📍 Townsville, QLD | Workshop + Field Service | Full-Time
💼 Ausco Heavy Maintenance
About Us
Ausco Heavy Maintenance is a proud Queensland-owned and operated company, specialising in high-quality servicing, repairs, and fleet maintenance for heavy vehicles. Our main workshop is located in Wulkuraka, QLD, with an additional depot in Bohle, QLD (Townsville), where this role will be based.
With decades of combined industry experience, our team of qualified diesel mechanics and technicians is dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and efficient maintenance solutions for a wide range of heavy vehicles and machinery. We provide support to both our internal fleet operations and external clients across transport, civil construction, waste management, and industrial sectors.
Position Overview
We’re looking for a qualified Diesel Fitter or Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to join our team in the Workshop. You’ll be working across a range of machinery, including:
* Light Vehicles
* Rigid Trucks
* Prime movers
* Trailers – flat tops, vacuum tankers, tippers
* Earthmoving equipment – dozers, excavators, posi-tracks, graders
Work will be performed both in our workshop and on-site in the field.
Key Responsibilities
* Servicing and repairs on heavy vehicles and equipment
* Diagnosing faults and carrying out rebuilds
* Field service and workshop-based work
* Keeping maintenance records up to date
* Following safety procedures and working as part of a team
* Ordering Parts & Managing Service Schedule
Skills & Experience
* Trade-qualified Diesel Fitter or Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
* Experience with heavy vehicles and/or earthmoving equipment
* Strong diagnostic and fault-finding ability
* HR/HC licence (preferred but not essential)
* Ability to work independently and within a team
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and work vehicle
* Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
* Positive and collaborative work environment
Join a business that values your skills, respects your time, and gives you room to grow.
📞 (07) 3281 7*** | 🌐 www.austransgroup.com.au | ✉️ ********@austransgroup.com.au