Vehicle Serviceperson

Vehicle servicepersons diagnose, service and repair a range of mechanical and related vehicle components.

Vehicle servicepersons may perform the following tasks:

  • raise vehicles using hydraulic hoists or jacks
  • work with motor mechanics to dismantle or remove engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other components
  • work with motor mechanics to repair or replace worn or defective parts and re-assemble mechanical components
  • change oil and filters and carry out lubrication and refuelling
  • clear and clean workshop, working surfaces and tools and equipment.

Vehicle servicepersons may specialise as an:

Automotive Underbody Serviceperson who inspects vehicle systems and components and undertakes diagnostic procedures before the repair and servicing of vehicle braking systems, steering and suspension systems and exhaust systems.

Driveline Serviceperson who diagnoses, repairs and services clutch assemblies, manual transmissions, final drive assemblies, drive shafts, tail shafts, chains, tracks, gears and associated components for light and heavy vehicles, motor cycles, plant and outdoor power equipment.

Steering and Suspension Serviceperson who diagnoses, repairs and services clutch steering system components and suspension systems for light and heavy vehicles, motor cycles, plant, marine and outdoor power equipment.

Much of the work is done in open workshops and under noisy conditions.

Required Skills - Vehicle Serviceperson

  • interested in practical and manual work
  • physically fit
  • mechanical aptitude

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