Speers Point, New South Wales – Full‐time Heavy Vehicle Mechanic (Afternoon Shift Available). 1 permanent, full‐time, plus 1 temporary, full‐time up to 12 months.
Job Overview
Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking an experienced Heavy Vehicle Mechanic (Diesel Mechanic) to join our Workshop Team at Lake Macquarie City Council. The role involves efficient and effective maintenance of Council's plant and fleet assets, including scheduled and unplanned servicing, repairs, modifications, RMS registration and compliance inspections.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out plant and fleet servicing, repairs, modifications, RMS registration and safety inspections in accordance with NSW statutory requirements, National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) standards and Council's processes.
* Perform automotive air conditioning service and repairs.
* Support training, direct and supervise apprentices by demonstrating high quality work, safe work practices and fault diagnostics.
* Minimise unplanned maintenance of Council's assets by reporting observed faults/defects and suggesting improvements to procedures, practices or new methods.
* Carry out risk assessments for all work performed and contribute to the development of work method statements outlining safe ways to work.
Qualifications
* Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical trade qualification and Automotive air conditioning experience and related qualification(s).
* Experience in servicing and repairing heavy and light vehicles, and small and heavy plant equipment and machinery.
* Current HR driver's licence.
* Current RMS unrestricted vehicle examiner's certificate or willingness to obtain the certificate.
* Understanding of computer maintenance management systems (CMMS).
* TAFE or industry post‐trade qualifications in hydraulic systems, electronic controls, braking systems and/or welding are desirable.
Benefits
* Competitive salary from $74,503 to $86,583 per annum plus 12% superannuation.
* Up to $4,944 per annum market premium.
* Approx. $165 per week in allowances (MVP, Tool allowance, Travel to work and Adverse Working Conditions).
* 35‐hour working week, option to work your hours across 4 days per week as part of a flexible work trial.
* 15 days personal leave, 17.5% leave loading.
* Corporate fitness program from as little as $8 per week.
EEO Statement
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability.
How to Apply
Apply for this role online. You will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement. Prior to an offer of employment, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.
Contact
Casey Taylor, Workshop Coordinator – 02 4921 0003 or
Ashlea Norris, Talent Attraction Partner – 02 4921 0759 or
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