* Proudly Family-Owned | Operated Across Australia and Internationally
* 95 Years of Trusted Experience | Join a Stable and Essential Industry
* Ongoing Progression, Training & Development | Full-Time | Permanent role
JJ’s iconic green and gold fleet of trucks are out on the road every day, keeping our communities moving.
Despite this, we are much more than meets the eye, with 23 divisions - spanning research and development, bespoke technology and equipment, maintenance of heavy vehicles, in house advisory, through to oil refining, and converting waste into clean energy, over 140 sites internationally, nearly 3,500 employees, and a fleet of over 2,500 vehicles.
With our people at the heart of the JJ’s, the Company is proud to offer a broad range of career pathways, from Drivers, Mechanics, Engineers, IT, Administration, Safety, Finance, and beyond.
Work with us!
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a JJ’s Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, you will play an integral role within our workshop team in our Canberra (Hume) depot.
New Roles due to business growth in ACT - work with us!! New council contract!
You will be conducting all facets of preventative maintenance and repair of heavy rigid vehicles including brakes, steering, suspension, hydraulics, and fabrication.
We are an essential services industry, offering stability to employees and reliability to our customers.
You will enjoy family friendly hours; as well as great pay rates - particularly for those interested in overtime or additional work! We will work with you to ensure your Work/Life Balance
We also encourage applications from apprentices at all stages of their training.
ABOUT YOU
* Have trade qualifications as a Truck Mechanic - Heavy Commercial Vehicles
* Demonstrate an exceptional eye for detail
* Complete pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol testing
* Have a HR and forklift licence (preferred but not essential)
* Have a good mechanical aptitude
* Demonstrate a professional and outcome focus
* Work well individually and as part of a team
* Want to be part of a culture of learning and continuous improvement
* Be dedicated and reliable; we are an essential services industry
* Demonstrate the ability to build rapport and relationships with all stakeholders
* Be dedicated to achieving high standards of safety compliance and customer service
BENEFITS
We celebrate our people by providing a safe and professional workplace so you can enjoy what you do every day.
* Essential services industry – job stability
* Full-time, permanent role - 11am to 7pm - Monday to Friday
* Overtime & BONUS – great pay rates
* Supply, laundry and maintenance of uniforms and PPE
* Onsite parking | Local depot / workshop
* Career development and growth opportunities
* Comprehensive training and support
* Discounted health fund membership
* Fitness Passport eligible company
* Salary sacrificing and novated leasing options
* Exclusive banking partnerships offering financial, budgeting, and mortgage advice
* Cashback at over 100 retailers, including groceries and fuel
* Savings on car servicing, parts, accessories, and new vehicle purchases
NEXT STEPS
Interested applicants should APPLY NOW
Depending on the role, the recruitment process may vary slightly; this could include phone and/or face-to-face interviews, skills-based assessments, pre-employment medicals and of course, an opportunity to meet the team.
To view our other vacancies or more information about the role visit: jjswaste.com.au/careers
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Founded in 1932, JJ’s Waste & Recycling is Australia’s largest family-owned and operated waste management company. From our beginnings as a small family business, we’ve grown into a global operation servicing Australia, New Zealand and the United States.
We’re actively involved in environmental management and training, converting waste into clean energy, diverting food waste from landfill by turning it into compost, and manufacturing customised waste management equipment. We also specialise in asbestos removal, refining and recycling oil, managing and maintaining our fleet in-house, and leveraging our own bespoke technology systems. On top of that, we operate a dedicated scientific and medical distribution division — making us a truly diverse and innovative organisation.
Despite our size, we are still a family run business and along with that comes good old fashion family values, such as honesty, integrity, humility and respect. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, reliability and performance, where every employee is valued and supported to grow, contribute and succeed. We remain focused on the future - investing in our people, service provision, safety, technology and sustainable waste solutions.
No agencies please, we’ve got this one covered! Unsolicited communication will result in the forfeiture of any engagement or partnership.