Overview

What’s involved

A diesel mechanic performs regular maintenance, installs replacement parts, services, and repairs all types of diesel engines and hydraulics, such as tractors, trucks bulldozers, larger vessels, plant, and machinery.

How do they spend their day?

A diesel mechanic keeps busy with maintenance tasks such as:

  • Planning maintenance schedules
  • Diagnosing faults
  • Servicing and repair
  • Replacing parts
  • Using diagnostic tools and equipment
  • Using technology
  • Writing up maintenance logs

Occupation Insights

Average salary
$75,000 - $95,000 per year
Skills you will use
Customer service
Mechanical aptitude
Welding
Marine systems

AUR31520 - Certificate III in Diesel Engine Technology (Trade) or AUR30420- Agricultural Mechanical Technology. (Trade)

A trade qualification as a diesel or hydraulic mechanic is typically required. Relevant experience in marine or aquaculture machinery is advantageous.

Workplace safety, able to diagnose, service and repair of diesel fuel injection systems, test and repair of electrical circuits, welding, engine lubrication and braking systems.

Mechanical aptitude, enjoys problem solving and customer service.