Diesel Technician: OSCA 351433

Maintains, tests and repairs diesel motors, and the mechanical parts of trucks, buses and heavy and lightweight vehicles with diesel engines. These mechanical parts include transmissions, suspension, steering and brakes.

Skill level 3: Certificate IV, or Certificate III with at least 2 years of on-the-job training, or 3 years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Inspects diesel motors in heavy and lightweight vehicles, and mechanical parts to identify faults and determine repair requirements
• Tests and diagnoses faults in diesel motors and mechanical systems using electronic diagnostic equipment, and interprets findings
• Dismantles and removes engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other components, and checks parts
• Repairs or replaces worn and faulty parts by welding, bolting, riveting or soldering
• Reassembles engine components and installs repaired engines in vehicles
• Adjusts and repairs electrical and mechanical systems such as ignition, fuel injection, and cooling and lubrication systems
• Tests and adjusts mechanical systems after repairs and servicing
• Performs routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery