Diesel Mechanic

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WM New Zealand seeks Diesel Mechanics for Christchurch to keep a fleet roadworthy. You’ll service per preventative schedules, respond to call-outs, plan with Operations Supervisors, inspect vehicles, and log work in CMMS while requisitioning parts. Requirements include a Heavy Diesel Trade Certificate with maintenance and diagnostics experience; CMMS experience essential; hydraulic or electrical diagnostics knowledge a plus; Class 4 licence advantageous. This permanent full-time role is 45 hours weekly, rostered 3:00 pm to 1:30 am (occasional 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm) in Christchurch, paying $40/hr. NZ eligibility required; EEO and drug-free. To apply, tailor your resume to PM, CMMS, safety, and teamwork with Operations, and confirm NZ status.

Company Description

WM New Zealand is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling, and waste management provider. We’re committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management of our valuable resources. Put simply, sustainability is what we do.

Job Description

We’re looking for skilled Diesel Mechanics to join our Christchurch team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in keeping our fleet of over 100 trucks running safely and efficiently. Your work will directly support our essential services and ensure our vehicles remain reliable on the road.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain all vehicles to a roadworthy standard and ensure compliance with regulations
• Carry out vehicle and unit servicing in line with preventative maintenance schedules
• Respond to call-outs on a rostered basis
• Work with Operations Supervisors to plan vehicle maintenance
• Complete thorough technical inspections of vehicles
• Keep accurate records of maintenance and repairs in job sheets and the in-cab Vehicle History File
• Manage workflow through the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Requisition parts and consumables as required
• Carry out daily checks of workshop tools and equipment to ensure they are serviceable and accounted for

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone with:

• A Heavy Diesel Trade Certificate and proven experience in preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and truck repairs
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems diagnostics and maintenance, and/or automotive electrical/electronic fault diagnosis (preferred)
• Experience using CMMS systems
• A Class 4 Driver’s Licence (advantageous but not essential)

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Hourly rate of $40 per hour
• Permanent full-time role
• Location: 301 Marsh's Road, Christchurch
• Hours: 45 hours per week, rostered Monday–Saturday
  • Shifts: 3:00pm – 1:30am and occasionally 3:00pm – 8:00pm

WM New Zealand is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces.
You must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa/residency or NZ citizenship.