Motor Mechanic

Hyper Drive WA Pty Ltd

Motor Mechanic (ANZSCO: 321211 - MOTOR MECHANIC (GENERAL))

Full-time/Permanent

$80,000 - $85,000 (salary will be commensurate to qualifications and experience)

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Conducting comprehensive mechanical inspections of vehicles acquired, traded or accepted on consignment to identify mechanical faults, defects, wear and maintenance requirements.
2. Detecting and diagnosing faults in engines, transmissions, steering, suspension, braking and other mechanical systems using diagnostic equipment, computer-based scanning tools and established mechanical testing procedures.
3. Dismantling and removing engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms, suspension components and other mechanical parts where required for inspection, repair or replacement.
4. Repairing or replacing worn, damaged or defective components and reassembling mechanical systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications and service requirements.
5. Testing and adjusting repaired mechanical components and vehicle systems to ensure correct operation, reliability and performance before vehicles are offered for sale or returned to service.
6. Carrying out scheduled and preventative maintenance services, including oil and filter changes, lubrication, fluid checks and replacement, engine tune-ups and other routine servicing requirements.
7. Inspecting braking, steering, suspension, drivetrain and related safety-critical systems and identifying repairs required to ensure vehicles are mechanically sound and suitable for road use.
8. Conducting pre-sale mechanical inspections and road tests on dealership vehicles to identify faults or performance issues requiring rectification prior to delivery to customers.
9. Performing post-repair testing and road testing to confirm that identified faults have been properly rectified and vehicles are operating safely and efficiently.
10. Using manufacturer specifications, technical information, workshop manuals and diagnostic data to determine appropriate repair and servicing procedures across the various makes and models handled by Hyper Drive WA.
11. Identifying vehicles requiring additional mechanical attention during the dealership's vehicle acquisition and consignment assessment process and advising management of the nature and extent of required repairs.
12. Maintaining accurate records of inspections, diagnostic findings, servicing and repairs undertaken on dealership, trade-in and consignment vehicles.
13. Ensuring tools, diagnostic equipment and workshop areas are maintained in safe working condition and that all mechanical work is carried out in accordance with workplace health and safety procedures.
14. Working with the vehicle sales and operations team to ensure mechanical inspections, servicing and repairs are completed efficiently so that vehicles can be prepared for sale and customer delivery in a timely manner.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Relevant AQF Cert III including 2 years of on-the-job experience or Cert IV
2. A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience may replace the requirement of having a qualification.
3. Applicants with qualifications must demonstrate 1 years of relevant experience