**Job Opportunity:** Diesel Motor Mechanic
The Fleet Unit at Merri-bek City Council is seeking experienced Diesel Motor Mechanics to undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of the Council's vehicle fleet.
The ideal candidate will have a trade certificate in diesel motor mechanics or similar recognised by the State Training Board, and experience in maintaining a wide range of plant and equipment, particularly diesel engines.
* Trade Certificate (Diesel Motor Mechanic) or similar recognised by the State Training Board.
* Experience in the repair and service of petrol and diesel motor vehicles including large vehicles such as garbage trucks and buses.
* Proven experience in the repair and maintenance of hydraulic systems.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Flexibility to be available on a roster basis for servicing of vehicles on a Saturday.
* A current Victorian Drivers Licence and Medium Rigid Vehicle Licence.
* Heavy Rigid Licence is desirable.
As part of our team you will benefit from:
* Extensive opportunities for training & career development.
* Fortnightly RDO.
* Salary sacrifice options.
* A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options.
* Employer-supported study assistance schemes.
* Wellness programmes.
* Up to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave.
* Purchase leave.
* Ceremonial leave.
* Gender affirmation leave.
* Family violence leave.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their application online using our recruitment system, including a cover letter outlining relevant skills and experience, and uploading any other relevant documents.
Merri-bek City Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
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