Diesel Mechanic / Heavy Vehicle Mechanic – Truck Hydraulics & Fit-Out

About the role

Gorski Engineering is seeking a skilled Diesel Mechanic, Truck & Trailer Tipper Manufacturer to join our team on a full-time basis at our facility in Somerton VIC 3062. This is a hands-on technical position where you will play a crucial role in the maintenance, repair, and assembly of diesel-powered trucks and trailer tippers. Your expertise will be essential to ensuring our vehicles meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and reliability before they reach our customers. T

Your responsibilities will include:

• Fit and connect hydraulic systems for tipping bodies, including PTOs, pumps, tanks, hoses, valves and associated components.

• Install and connect pneumatic/air systems associated with tipping body and truck operation.

• Carry out 12/24V electrical fit-out, including switches, solenoids, warning systems, lighting, cameras and other accessories.

• Understand and work with existing truck chassis, electrical and air systems when completing body installations.

• Diagnose and rectify hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical faults during fit-out and commissioning.

• Test and commission completed truck installations prior to delivery.

• Work closely with our engineering, production and fitting teams to resolve technical issues.

• Assist with developing better installation methods and processes.

• Provide technical guidance and support to our fitters, helping build the capability of the wider team.

• Ensure all work is completed safely and to a high standard.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified Diesel Mechanic / Heavy Vehicle Mechanic or has equivalent heavy vehicle experience.

• Has strong practical knowledge of trucks and heavy vehicle systems.

• Has experience with hydraulics and pneumatic/air systems.

• Is confident with automotive electrical systems and fault finding.

• Ideally has experience with PTO and hydraulic installations on trucks.

• Can read hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical diagrams.

• Has strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.

• Is comfortable working in a manufacturing and truck fit-out environment, rather than a traditional mechanical workshop.

• Can work independently and take ownership of jobs.

• Is willing and capable of guiding and supporting other fitters.

• Takes pride in producing neat, reliable and high-quality work.

This position would suit an experienced heavy vehicle mechanic who enjoys working on trucks but is looking for something different from day-to-day engine servicing and repairs.

You'll be working on truck fit-outs, hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems, helping turn a truck chassis into a completed working tipper.

There is also an opportunity for the right person to take on greater technical responsibility and leadership within our fitting team as the role develops.

Gorski Engineering is a proudly Australian-owned manufacturer of premium truck bodies and trailers with over 50 years of experience.

We offer stable full-time employment, long-term opportunities and the chance to join an experienced Australian manufacturing team.

Apply now to join the Gorski Engineering team.