We are looking for an experienced Plant Mechanic to keep our fleet running smoothly and safely.
If you are skilled in maintaining heavy plant, enjoy problem solving, and want stable local work, this is for you.
Vacancy Details
Position: Plant Mechanic
Job Type: Full Time
Tenure: Permanent
Location: Stawell
Package: $77,966 p.a. (including maintenance and industry allowances) Plus 12% Superannuation
Fortnightly RDOs
Uniform Boot Allowance
Download Position Description: Plant Mechanic Position Description
Applications Close: Sunday 14th December
About Northern Grampians Shire Council: Northern Grampians Shire Council has a diverse employment base, across 14 worksites in the Grampians Region of Victoria.
Why Join Us?
We offer flexible work arrangements, providing access to relevant training and professional development opportunities with a variety of employee benefits.
We promote innovation, responsiveness, respectfulness and continuous improvement as our core values.
Being a smaller organisation, we can provide you with opportunities to act in leadership roles, transition between teams and participate in a range of collaborative projects with other team members or the wider community.
We provide a supportive and flexible environment that values the balance between work and our employees' personal lives.
Benefits
Fortnightly RDO: Enjoy a well-deserved break and rejuvenate.
Great Team Environment: A safe, respectful and supportive environment to enable you to thrive.
Professional Growth: We nurture talent and provide opportunities to flourish.
Flexible Work Arrangements: To support your work life balance.
Salary Packaging Options: Including remote area housing allowances and novated lease vehicles.
Paid Leave: Including purchased leave, paid parental leave, gender affirmation leave and to respond to family violence matters.
Employee Assistance Program: Your well-being matters - we've got you covered.
Biodiversity: Explore our Council region's varied flora and fauna.
Inclusion: Northern Grampians Shire Council is committed to promote inclusion of all children and families; we aim to establish a culture that supports cultural safety for Aboriginal children by working in partnership with Aboriginal peoples and Aboriginal community controlled organisations.
Cultural safety for children from culturally and / or linguistically diverse backgrounds; establishing a safe environment for children with a disability.
About the Role
You will be responsible for the maintenance, servicing and repair of Council plant and equipment including loaders, excavators, graders and rollers, trucks and light vehicles, small engines and ancillary equipment.
Responsibilities
Undertake remedial actions reported on the plant daily inspection checklist or fault report.
Estimate quantities of requisition materials as required.
Undertake advanced maintenance on the plant and equipment including hydraulics.
Recommend jobs to outside contractors if unable to complete the job in-house.
Perform risk assessments on new and existing plant and equipment.
Set up and maintain an electronic Fleet Maintenance Program.
Monitor workshops stores, including general housekeeping.
Set up an inventory computerised system.
Set up Maintenance Bores Program.
Supervise staff who from time to time are required to assist the Workshop and Stores Maintenance Officer.
Qualifications
Trade qualifications as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic / Plant Mechanic.
Experience with civil construction plant and heavy vehicles.
Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
HR or HC Licence (or willingness to obtain).
Commitment to safety, teamwork and quality workmanship.
Work hours you'll love:
Monday–Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PMFridays: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, one week RDO the next.
How to Apply
Click the Apply Button and download and read the position description.
Attach a resume and cover letter briefly addressing the key selection criteria.
Submit your application by following the process on this page.
If you'd like to know more contact Mick McQueen, Coordinator Infrastructure Operations at
Applications close 5pm Sunday 14th December
Northern Grampians Shire Council is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety.
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