Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic – Fire & Rescue

Fire & Rescue NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site gym

Free parking

Career opportunities

Certificate III qualification

Job summary

Fire & Rescue NSW in Sydney offers an Automotive - Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology apprenticeship. Across four years you will gain hands-on experience repairing and maintaining the FRNSW fleet while earning a formal qualification and starting a career that keeps critical vehicles on the road.

The program covers diagram interpretation, diagnostic tools, welding, field service, and fleet system operations.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude suitable for repair, service and maintenance of heavy vehicles.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; able to work in a team.
• Ability to complete the training course.

Responsibilities

• Interpret mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic diagrams for service and maintenance.
• Use vehicle diagnosis equipment and software.
• Operate welding and oxy-acetylene cutting equipment as needed.
• Service, repair, maintain and inspect FRNSW vehicles and appliances.
• Utilise the FRNSW Fleet Management Computer System; participate in field service work.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Communication

Education

RoSA eligible

School Certificate completed

Job description

Fire & Rescue NSW in Sydney offers an Automotive - Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology apprenticeship. Across four years you will gain hands-on experience repairing and maintaining the FRNSW fleet while earning a formal qualification and starting a career that keeps critical vehicles on the road.

The program covers diagram interpretation, diagnostic tools, welding, field service, and fleet system operations.