[GREAT OPPORTUNITY] HEAVY DUTY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN / MECHANIC

REAL TALK. READ THIS FIRST

You've probably skimmed a dozen job ads today. They all look the same.

"Competitive salary." "Great culture." "Exciting opportunity."

Yawn.

Here's what we're NOT going to do: waste your time with corporate BS.

We're F Trucks WA, Western Australia's American truck specialists. We service, fix and build the big rigs that other workshops won't touch: Ford F-Series, RAM, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC. Daily drivers, lifestyle trucks, and bespoke mine-site fit-outs. If it's American and it's heavy-duty, we work on it.

80% of our new business comes through referrals. That's not an accident. It's because we fix problems other mechanics can't, and we don't cut corners. We need ONE elite heavy-duty mechanic to join a crew that values the work, pays well, and actually gives a damn about doing the job right.

If you're just tyre-kicking for a better pay packet before moving on, this isn't for you. Stop reading.

But if you're a tradesperson who takes pride in workmanship, wants to be paid what you're worth, and is ready to join a workshop you'll actually be proud to turn up to every day…

Keep reading. This is the role you've been waiting for.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Let's get straight to it. Here's what you're getting:

💵 Pay: $40 - $60 per hour. We pay what you're worth. No games.

🏭 The Workshop: Established American truck specialist workshop in Canning Vale. Purpose-built for the trucks we service.

🛠️ The Tools: OEM and specialist diagnostic equipment supplied, including direct access to US-based diagnostic systems most WA workshops don't have. You bring your basics.

⏰ Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday – 40 hours a week

📈 Growth: Ongoing training and development. Work on platforms most WA mechanics never touch.

🤝 The Culture: Small, tight-knit team. High trust. No corporate politics. No micromanagement. Direct line to the owner.

We'd rather pay one elite mechanic properly than underpay two average ones.

THE WORK. IF IT'S AMERICAN & HEAVY-DUTY, YOU FIX IT

You'll be diagnosing, servicing and repairing the toughest American trucks on the road, and the ones built for the toughest sites in WA.

What you'll be working on:

• Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, and heavier-duty F-450 to F-750 platforms

• RAM 1500, 2500, 3500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500HD, 3500HD

• Diesel and petrol engines (incl. 6.7L Powerstroke), advanced OEM diagnostics, mine-site fit-outs and pre-delivery inspections

Your goal:

Fix it once. Fix it right. Get the customer back on the road. The work that comes through our door is the stuff three other workshops couldn't sort. That's why our customers come to us.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

You're more than just a ticket holder. You're the person everyone trusts with the tough jobs.

You MUST have:

• Trade Qualified Automotive Technician / Mechanic

• Minimum 3+ years post-trade experience with proven heavy-duty diagnostic experience

• Strong understanding of diesel AND petrol engine systems, ability to interpret wiring diagrams and technical manuals

• Current manual driver's licence and right to work in Australia. You work independently but you're a genuine team player. You value safety and take the work seriously.

Bonus points if you:

• Hands-on experience with American pickup trucks (Ford, RAM, Chevrolet) and OEM diagnostic software

• Auto electrical experience (highly regarded), HR licence, welding and fabrication skills

• Have worked on heavy road and mining transport equipment.

WHY PEOPLE STAY AT F TRUCKS WA

We know money isn't everything. Here's what else you get when you join the team:

• You'll work on premium American truck platforms most workshops in WA never see

• Direct access to the Dealer Principal. No layers of management, no politics

• A team that actually respects each other and the trade

• Stable, growing business with real long-term job security, backed by an 80% referral pipeline

• Autonomy. We trust you to do your job. We're not standing over your shoulder.

• Meaningful work. The trucks you fix keep tradies on the tools and mine sites running. That matters.

American Trucks. Australian Conditions. Workshop That Knows Both.

THIS IS NOT FOR YOU IF…

• You clock-watch and bolt the second the bell rings

• You do the bare minimum and call it "good enough"

• You leave tools where they land and problems for someone else

• You can't communicate clearly with the team or customers

We have a zero-tolerance policy for mediocrity. If that's you, no hard feelings, just not the right fit.

IF YOU SKIPPED STRAIGHT TO THE BOTTOM…

Fair enough. Here's the punchline:

• Heavy duty mechanic role. Ford, RAM, Chevrolet American trucks

• $40-$60hr

• Established American truck specialist workshop in Canning Vale, Perth

• Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week – No Weekends

• Small, high-trust team where you actually matter

• Career development, training, and a pathway to grow

Must be Trade Qualified with 3+ years post-trade experience.

Must have the right to work in Australia.

HOW TO APPLY. DON'T OVERTHINK IT

If this sounds like you, here's what to do right now:

Step 1. Apply through seek with your resume.

Step 2. Include a short cover letter, including:

• Your background and what American or heavy-duty platforms you've worked on

• Why this role is the right next move for you

• What you bring that a generic mechanic doesn't

Applications that skip the note won't be considered. Yes. We're filtering for people who actually read the ad.

We move fast. If you're the right person, you'll hear from us within 7 days.

Don't wait. The right people don't stay on the market long.