Diesel mechanic, Kaiaka pūkaha hinuheu
Also known as
- Heavy diesel mechanic, diesel technician, diesel motor mechanic, diesel fitter
Diesel mechanics service and repair buses, trucks and other heavy vehicles and machinery.
Duration
2:21 mins
Your pay could be
$54K
Lower
$70K to $113K
Most common
$136K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
1-4 years
Diesel mechanics
- usually work regular hours but may work shifts, weekends, or be on call
- usually work in garages and workshops, and may travel locally to breakdowns
- may work in loud, dusty and dirty conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be accurate, methodical and safety conscious
Tasks
- service diesel vehicles
- repair diesel vehicles
- test engines to make sure they work
- adjust parts to improve performance
- lubricate engines and moving parts
- drive vehicles to check for problems
- use hoists and lifting equipment
- record repair and maintenance work
- follow health and safety rules
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually need to do an apprenticeship to become a qualified diesel mechanic.
You need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Diesel Fuel Technology (Level 4) OR an apprenticeship in automotive engineering and mechanics
- a driver licence
You may need
- a Class 2, 4 or 5 driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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