Diesel Mechanic

We offer broad, future-proofing capability in the waste and resource space with a circular economy approach that's changing the way the industry operates.

Sycle is a fully integrated waste and resource management company that provides customised solutions to industry and the community. Our purpose is to reduce our carbon footprint, repurpose salvageable waste, protect the earth's natural resources and bring the future of construction methods to now. Reinventing waste for a better tomorrow.

Make it yours

Experience the excitement of building your Diesel Mechanic career in our evolving resource recovery company where people and performance make amazing things happen.

The role:

Join Sycle and play a key role in keeping our heavy vehicle fleet safe, compliant, and running at peak performance. Reporting to the Asset Reliability & Engineering team, you'll be responsible for servicing, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a diverse fleet of trucks while coordinating preventative maintenance, managing parts inventory, and supporting breakdown response. This hands‑on role is ideal for an qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Your everyday:

• Carrying out inspections, diagnostics, servicing, and repairs on a fleet of heavy vehicles including prime movers, hook trucks, and heavy rigid vehicles.
• Responding to breakdowns and vehicle faults, ensuring timely rectification and return to service.
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance schedules in line with OEM recommendations.
• Ensure fleet compliance with NHVR, VicRoads, Chain of Responsibility (CoR), and company requirements.
• Record all maintenance and repair activities within the maintenance management system.
• Liaise with operational managers regarding asset condition, servicing requirements, and vehicle stand‑downs.
• Coordinate external suppliers and subcontractors to achieve positive maintenance outcomes.

Who are you?

• Trade Qualified as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic (Certificate III or equivalent).
• Have a minimum 5 years' experience in a similar heavy vehicle maintenance role.
• Strong experience working on heavy vehicles, including prime movers, heavy rigid trucks, and hook trucks.
• Proven ability to manage fleet maintenance programs and compliance requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and fault‑finding skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and continuous improvement.
• Experience within the waste management, recycling, transport, or construction industries. (Desirable)

Who we are

We're Sycle, a fully integrated waste and resource management company that provides customised solutions to industry and the community.

Our purpose drives us to reduce our carbon footprint, repurpose salvageable waste, protect the earth's natural resources and bring the future of construction methods to now.

Partnering with Symal, a national construction group, we're reinventing waste for a better tomorrow.

A career with us

At Sycle, we've always known that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people, which we have by the bucketload. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.

There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Sycle.

• Forge pathways:We open doors to diverse, challenging and future‑shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.
• Get ahead:From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. Success is defined by your direction and progress.
• Keep well:A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry‑leading employee assistance program, we're here to support you when you need it.
• Stay social:People are the core of Sycle. Our leading‑edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people.

Diversity of thought fuels our progress

Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We're empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine, championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra - helping you build a future where you belong.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

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