Mechanic's assistant
GTS Freight Management PTY LTD

Do you aspire to work as a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic in Road Transport? This opportunity with GTS Freight Management may be the right opportunity for you.

GTS Freight Management, is a national leader in the Transport and Logistics Industry and have an opportunity for a student to gain structured workplace learning as a Mechanics Assistant in Heavy Vehicle Road Transport in a supportive team.

The WE Opportunity is ideally suited to a Year 10 student or a VCE student to gain skills at a leading national transport company in the Automotive: Heavy Commercial Vehicle Industry in the Mildura region.

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please share this opportunity with your Careers Transition Pathway Officer or Careers Coordinator.

Skills You Might Learn

Students with a positive attitude towards Automotive Heavy Commercial Vehicle - Road Transport and in particular as a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic and are self-motivated, willing to listen and follow instruction are encouraged to consider a future SWL placement to develop skills learned from their school subjects related to Automotive Repair.

Whilst the students is attending the work placement they are expected to:
• Dress appropriately.
• Maintain interest and participate in tasks and work duties.
• Be willing to spend periods of time observing before undertaking necessary tasks as requested.
• Be well mannered and behave in a respectful and responsible manner.
• Be punctual.
• Follow management instructions.
• Act in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
• Work within the team.
• Listen and take advice from fellow workers.
• Respect other people’s belongings.
• Keep a note pad and pen handy to take notes for their own reference.
• Demonstrate the skills they have developed through their course.
• Take their Log Book to the work placement every day.
• Students must be willing to spend periods of time observing and to undertake necessary tasks as requested.

Typical Tasks & Duties

The student will observe and spend time under the direct supervision of experienced and qualified staff. A Heavy Vehicle Mechanic works on heavy commercial vehicles performing a range of service, repair and diagnostic procedures including engines, transmissions, final drive assemblies, brakes, steering, suspension and electrical systems.

The student may observe and assist with the following tasks and duties;
• Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
• Test and repair basic electrical circuits
• Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
• Carry out servicing operations
• Carry out diagnostic procedures and repair systems
• Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
• Inspect and service final drive assemblies
• Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
• Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace
• Service air conditioning and HVAC systems

Student Requirements

The student may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable employability skills such as:
• Communication.
• Teamwork.
• Punctuality.
• Presentation.
• Problem solving.
• Planning.
• Initiative.
• Hygiene.
• Follow instructions.
• Work under supervision.
• Industry specific OH&S.

The student may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their secondary school studies they include:
• Hands-on practical experience.
• Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals.
• Working in real-life scenarios.
• Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation.
• Liaising and working with supervisors, colleagues, industry personnel, customers/clients and suppliers.

Dress Requirements

The student must be well presented in the appropriate work attire at all times as follows;
• Work boots with steel caps.
• Full length work pants.
• High visual shirt.
• No inappropriate slogans or ripped clothing.


Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to the tasks and duties carried out by the student, will be supplied by the Host Employer.

Special Transport Requirements

Public Transport is limited, students to check bus transport availability and or speak to parents/carer to organise transport prior to contacting employer.

CDC Victoria - Mildura: Ph: 5023 0274, Website: https://cdcvictoria.com.au/travel-information/timetables-and-maps/mildura/.