Apprentice Diesel Mechanic

Delta Group, Victoria

19/12/2025

Australian CitizenPermanent Residency

Full TimeUrbanIndustrialDemolitionCivilPilingWaste ManagementHeavy Plant Hire

Job Description

As an Apprentice Diesel Mechanic, you will be learning to service and maintain a huge range of late model heavy plant and equipment across our workshop operations. Successful candidates will be offered four year apprenticeships and will be responsible for the servicing, repair and maintenance of a fleet of heavy plant, including Hitachi, Yanmar, Mustang, CAT, Komatsu and Volvo equipment. A number of apprenticeships are open and will be located at our Port Melbourne and Dandenong workshop facilities and may include travel to attend to site-based breakdowns.

Key Responsibilities

Comply with workplace health and safety rules at all times
Perform routine maintenance, including (but not limited to) oil changes, engine tune-ups, and coolant flushes
Assisting with diagnostics and repairs of machinery, electrical and hydraulic systems, and other components
Repair or replace worn and defective parts, including troubleshooting as required or directed
Use and maintain hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment (under supervision)
Shadow and observe qualified and experienced personnel
Read and follow established work methods, checklists and/or manuals
Carry out administrative tasks/duties as instructed
Communicate effectively with supervisors and workshop personnel

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

Valid/current Victorian Driver’s Licence (C Class)
Willingness to commit to a four (4) year apprenticeship
High level mechanical and/or electrical skills
Excellent communication – written and verbal, including literacy or the ability to read and follow technical manuals/documentation
Demonstrated capability to work as part of a team
Ability to pass medical/health assessment and to undergo workplace drug and alcohol testing

Desirable

Second and/or third year apprentices may apply
Previous experience in a heavy equipment workshop environment

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Diversity & Inclusion

Delta Group embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, irrespective of gender, age, language, disability, ethnicity, cultural background, socio-economic and marital status, sexual orientation or religious belief.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace, including for individuals who have served or continue to serve in the Australian Defence Force.

We also appreciate and respect the diversity of First Nations Australians, recognising and valuing Aboriginal cultural knowledge as a significant contributor to our operational and organisational capacity.