Fleet Vehicle Mechanic

City-of-Gold-Coast; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Fitness Passport access

4 counselling sessions per year

Job security

Uniform and PPE provided

Free parking

Job summary

Gold Coast City Council is seeking a Mechanical Technician to maintain and repair a wide range of heavy vehicles, trucks, plant machinery and light vehicles. This hands-on role requires a Vehicle Mechanical Technology or related trade qualification and a passion for keeping critical assets in top condition.

You'll work in a team-focused environment with a 9-day fortnight, flexible benefits, and opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology or Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology or Automotive Technology is required.
• Experience with a variety of heavy and light vehicles and plant machinery is highly advantageous.
• Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems such as SAP is desirable.
• A self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team is expected.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential.
• A responsible attitude towards timekeeping, work organisation and quality control is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a diverse range of heavy vehicles, trucks, plant machinery, light vehicles and other essential equipment.
• Apply trade knowledge in a hands-on role to keep fleet assets running smoothly.
• Collaborate with team members and adapt to a dynamic maintenance schedule.

Skills

Self-motivation

Team player

Strong communication

Time management

Education

Certificate III in Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology or Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology or Automotive Technology

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Full Time | 9-day fortnight | 36 hours per week
• Salary: From $41/hour plus applicable allowances and Superannuation

Our Fleet Maintenance team are a dedicated group of trade-qualified technicians who take pride in keeping the City's fleet of vehicles and plants running smoothly. With a strong focus on quality and efficiency, our team plays a vital role in ensuring our City's operations stay on track.

About the role

As a Mechanical Technician, you'll have the opportunity to apply your expertise in maintaining and repairing a diverse range of heavy vehicles, trucks, plant machinery, light vehicles and other essential equipment. This is a hands-on role where your skills and knowledge gained through a Vehicle Mechanical Technology or related trade will be put to the test.

We’re looking for people who have:

• Certificate III in Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology or Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology or Automotive Technology or relevant qualification
• Experience with a variety of heavy and light vehicles and plant machinery (highly advantageous)
• Experience using Computerise Maintenance Management Systems such as SAP
• A self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• A responsible attitude towards timekeeping, work organisation and quality control

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• 9-day fortnight – enjoy a long weekend every fortnight!
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or your immediate family
• A stable working environment with job security
• A professional, and inclusive work environment working with modern equipment
• Free parking
• Uniform and PPE provided
• A work environment committed to safety as our number 1 priority
• Opportunities to work overtime to increase your take home pay
• Clear paths for career progression and advancement - whether you are interested in moving into a leadership position or upskilling with specialised training, we have plenty of opportunities for you to reach your personal and professional goals

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.

Closing Date Sunday 11th October 2026 /11:59pm AEDT

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.