We are a busy Auckland-based transport operator running a fleet of trucks specialising in hotmix
(asphalt) cartage. We have a full-time Maintenance Technician vacancy and would like to hear from
applicants who meet the requirements mentioned below.

Hours: The position is full-time and at least 30 hours of work is guaranteed per week, additional
hours up to 50 per week may be available. Weekend and evening work may be required.
Wage: $30.00 to $35.00 per hour, depending on experience.


Duties and Responsibilities:
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical faults across a fleet of heavy
vehicles, including trucks, trailers, and associated hotmix cartage equipment.
• Analyse recurrent vehicle and equipment failures to identify root causes and implement
solutions that prevent future downtime during peak paving season.
• Manage a comprehensive preventative maintenance schedule (servicing, greasing, fluid and
filter changes, brake and tyre checks) to ensure maximum fleet availability.
• Oversee the roadworthiness, Certificate of Fitness compliance, and operational safety of the
fleet, identifying wear and tear on critical components (brakes, suspension, steering, drive
shafts) before they become critical failures.
• Maintain, adjust, and repair hydraulic hoists, tailgates, and other ancillary equipment used in
hotmix cartage.
• Perform welding and fabrication repairs on truck decks, bins, and trailers, ensuring structural
integrity and safety.
• Fit replacement parts or brackets when OEM parts are unavailable or require adapting.
• Drive heavy vehicles as required to support maintenance operations, including delivering
and collecting vehicles to and from service centres, testing centres, and inspections, and
road-testing vehicles following repairs.
• Respond to on-road breakdowns, carrying out roadside diagnosis and repairs and, where
necessary, recovering or relocating vehicles.
• Liaise with external service centres and specialists for major engine or transmission
overhauls, providing technical specifications and pre-diagnostic information to ensure
outsourced work is scoped correctly.
• Serve as the technical lead for all fleet inquiries, acting as the primary point of contact for
resolving vehicle and equipment issues immediately.
• Maintain detailed service logs and technical documentation for all vehicles and assets to
ensure compliance with health and safety and land transport requirements.
Requirements:
• At least 3 years' experience in the transport industry, including technical repair and
maintenance experience and experience operating heavy vehicles.
• Hold and maintain a Class 4 or Class 5 heavy vehicle driver licence.

• Excellent communication skills.
• Comfortable working at depots, in workshops, and at the roadside, in all weather conditions.
• Available for weekend and evening work as required.
• Willing to complete random drug testing.

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