Motor Mechanic/Light Vehicle Mechanic
Dial A Tow Australia Pty Ltd
Port Augusta SA 5700
From $75,000 - $85,000 a year + Superannuation
Permanent, Full-time (38 hours per week)
Dial A Tow Australia Pty Ltd is a family-owned and operated company based in Adelaide, South Australia, providing professional towing, roadside assistance, vehicle recovery, and transport services since 1987. Operating a fleet of over 60 vehicles and offering 24/7 support across metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia, the company has built a strong reputation for reliability, safety, and exceptional customer service. With a commitment to maintaining high operational standards and supporting a diverse range of vehicles and equipment, Dial A Tow continues to be one of South Australia's leading towing and roadside assistance providers.
As we continue to grow, we are seeking a skilled and dedicated Motor Mechanic/Light Vehicle Mechanic to join our team.
Primary Objective:
This position is responsible for assisting with the smooth operations of our workshop by performing automotive duties; carry out repairs and servicing, diagnose and repair engines and final drive systems, diagnose and servicing transmissions including manual and automatic transmissions.
Duties:
- Plans work procedure, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
- Raises vehicle, using hydraulic jack or hoist, to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of vehicle.
- Removes unit, such as engine, transmission, or differential, using wrenches and hoist.
- Disassembles unit and inspects parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and thickness gauges.
- Repairs or replaces parts, such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings, using mechanic's hand tools.
- Overhauls or replaces carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.
- Rewires ignition system, lights, and instrument panel.
- Relines and adjusts brakes, aligns front end, repairs or replaces shock absorbers, and solders leaks in radiator.
- Mends damaged body and fenders by hammering out or filling in dents and welding broken parts.
- Replaces and adjusts headlights, and installs and repairs accessories, such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.
Common skills desired:
- Maintains organized and neat work area;
- Observes strong customer service skills;
- Stays educated in new technical information and techniques in order to stay on top of new and changing automotive technology;
- Excellent diagnostic skills;
- High self-motivation;
Qualifications:
- Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology.
- Certificate IV (or Equivalent)
- Ability to communicate in spoken and written English.
Experience:
- At least three years of relevant experience
- Experience in Automotive Field preferred.
Why join Dial A Tow Australia Pty Ltd?
- Competitive salary with guaranteed annual earnings starting at $75,000 - $85,000 a year.
- Full-time + Superannuation, permanent position with opportunities for overtime.
- Overtime pays and additional benefits included.
If you are a dedicated and Motor Mechanic/Light Vehicle Mechanic worker looking to join a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply. Click the apply button to submit your application and join our team of experts today.
Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
