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Heavy vehicle mechanic

Newcastle
Careers at Council
Mechanic
Posted: 23 April
Offer description

Heavy Vehicle Mechanic (Afternoon Shift Available)

Speers Point, New South Wales. 2 Permanent, full‐time positions + 1 Temporary, full‐time up to 12 months.

Work hours: Afternoon Shift (12pm to 8:45pm). Work location: Depot Workshop in Boolaroo NSW, with possible travel to multiple sites.

Responsibilities

* Ensure plant and fleet servicing, repairs, modifications, RMS registration and safety inspections are completed in accordance with NSW statutory requirements, National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) standards and Council's processes;
* Carry out automotive air conditioning service and repairs;
* Support the 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 to the team supervisor 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);
* Previous experience 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);
* Desirable TAFE or industry post‐trade qualifications in hydraulic systems, electronic controls, braking systems and/or welding;
* Team player with a positive can‐do attitude.

Benefits

* Competitive salary from $74,503 to $86,583 per annum plus 12% superannuation;
* Market premium of up to $4,944 per annum, subject to review in September 2027;
* Approx $165 weekly in allowances (MVP, Tool allowance, Travel to work and Adverse Working Conditions);
* Enterprise Agreement pay increases apply;
* Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range;
* 35‐hour working week, with the option to work hours across 4 days per week as part of a flexible work trial;
* 15 days personal leave;
* 17.5% leave loading;
* Corporate fitness programme from as little as $8 per week.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees, people with disability, and recognise the skills of veterans.

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