Statewide Apprenticeships

Heavy Commercial Trailer Mechanic Apprentice

Location: Murray Bridge, SA

Who are Statewide Apprenticeships

Statewide Apprenticeships, a trusted and long-standing independent, community-based, not-for-profit organisation, has been dedicated to serving the employment and training needs of South Australian apprentices and trainees, businesses, and industry for over 30 years.

 

The Apprenticeship

Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Trailer Technology (AUR 31820)

Statewide Apprenticeships are seeking an apprentice Trailer Mechanic to join our team working in Murray Bridge 

Working a minimum of 38 hours per week for a full-time apprenticeship will be paid as per the relevant award unless otherwise advised.

 

Duties may include 

  • Work on trailers, B- double and other multi-combination trailers, single axle trailers to multi-axle trailers 
  • Service and repair brakes, suspension, final drive (hubs and differentials), pneumatic systems and hydraulic systems
  • Dynamic control systems (ABS, ESP and Rollover)
  • Wiring harnesses
  • Wiring new lights for trailers
  • To develop the skills to perform mechanical work in the automotive, heavy vehicle service and repair sector

 

About you 

  • Have a genuine passion for mechanics
  • Be committed to undertaking a 48-month apprenticeship
  • Possess a driver’s licence
  • Hold a White Card
  • Be willing to work a reasonable amount of overtime
  • Be physically fit
  • Completed VET course within the industry would be highly regarded

 

Application process

Please apply at the link below. Please attach your resume and cover letter outlining your interest in and suitability for the position.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.