Overview
$64.39 per hour | 9 Day Fortnight | Temp to Perm OpportunityLocation: Government Department, O'Connor
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join the Fleet Workshops team in O'Connor. This is a 3-month casual assignment with potential to transition to permanent employment for the right candidate.
What's on Offer
* $64.39 per hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading) + Super
* 9-day fortnight (76 hours per fortnight)
* Approx. 8.4 hours per day
* Standard hours: 7:30am – 4:30pm
* Work with a highly respected emergency services organisation
About the Role
You will undertake servicing, repairs and maintenance to fleet vehicles and associated equipment, including:
* Heavy firefighting vehicles
* Hand-held firefighting equipment
* Breathing apparatus
* Oxy-viva and rescue equipment
Key Responsibilities
* Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, servicing and repairs (mechanical, auto-electrical, fabrication/body building)
* Complete acceptance testing and pre-delivery inspections in line with Australian Standards
* Adhere to maintenance schedules, labour targets and modification requirements
* Source and manage spare parts and consumables
* Operate overhead cranes, hoists and forklifts
* Conduct vehicle recovery and movements
* Ensure quality standards from external service providers
* Complete worksheets, inspection reports and documentation
* Assist with equipment control and dispatch
* Provide recommendations to improve servicing, scheduling and cost controls
* Communicate progress updates and escalate issues where required
* Provide technical advice and training internally and externally
* Actively participate in risk management and WHS practice
Essential Requirements
* Unrestricted Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence (must remain valid)
* Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology, Engineering – Fixed & Mobile Plant, Mobile Plant Technology, or equivalent
* Extensive experience working on:
o Heavy vehicles with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
o Electro-hydraulic systems
o Heavy-duty diesel engines and automatic transmissions
* Ability to work both autonomously and within a team
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Experience with quality assurance practices and processes
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