Overview
Diesel Motor Mechanics maintain, test and repair diesel motors and the mechanical parts of trucks, buses and other heavy vehicles such as transmissions, suspension, steering and brakes.
Day-to-day
- detects and diagnoses faults in engines and parts
- dismantles and removes engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other components, and checks parts
- repairs and replaces worn and defective parts and reassembles mechanical components, and refers to service manuals as needed
- reassembles engines and parts after being repaired
- tests and adjusts mechanical parts after being repaired for proper performance, diagnoses and tests parts with the assistance of computers
- may inspect vehicles and issue roadworthiness certificates or detail work required to achieve roadworthiness.
Considerations
- Physically demanding
- Requires driving
- Working outdoors
To become a Diesel Motor Mechanic
You usually need a certificate III in automotive diesel engine technology, automotive diesel fuel technology or another related field to work as a Diesel Motor Mechanic. These courses are often completed as part of an apprenticeship.
Registration or licencing may be required.
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