Heavy Vehicle and Plant Mechanic

Careers at Council; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Home every night

Modern air-conditioned workshop

Stable Monday to Friday hours

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Dubbo Regional Council is seeking a Heavy Vehicle and Plant Mechanic to maintain and repair a diverse fleet of heavy vehicles, plant and equipment in a modern workshop. The role offers a 9-day fortnight and hours that allow you to be home most nights.

Based in Dubbo with work across the region, you will join a skilled team, support apprentices and pursue ongoing training to build a long-term career.

Qualifications

• Recognised trade qualification as a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic or Plant Mechanic; or a recognised Light Vehicle Mechanic with heavy vehicle/mobile plant experience.
• Post-trade experience in servicing, fault diagnosis, troubleshooting and repair of heavy vehicles and/or mobile plant.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, servicing and repairing Council's fleet of heavy vehicles, mobile plant and associated equipment to keep essential services operating effectively.
• Working autonomously across various locations.
• Communicating with different levels of the organisation and mentoring apprentices.

Skills

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Autonomy

Communication

Education

Trade qualification as Heavy Vehicle/Plant Mechanic

Motor Vehicle Tradesperson Certificate

RMS HVIA/Inspection Authority licence

Tools

Fleet management system

Diagnostic systems

Job description

At the heart of community. At the start of the future.

That’s where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and the opportunity to shape our region as a new Heavy Vehicle and Plant Mechanic, with positions available in both Dubbo and Wellington.

Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.65 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you’ll be part of that impact every single day. We’re at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn’t get much bigger than that.

Join us as a Heavy Vehicle and Plant Mechanic in Fleet & Depot Services branch and develop your skills and future career.

Find purpose and impact

Tired of long days, shift work or time away from home?

This is your opportunity to enjoy a better balance between work and life without leaving the trade you love.

With a 9-day fortnight, consistent workshop hours of 7:00am to 4:00pm, and the ability to be home every night, you'll have more time to enjoy what matters most outside of work.

Working from our modern air-conditioned workshop and across the region when required, you'll maintain and repair a diverse fleet of heavy vehicles, plant and specialised equipment. From trucks and earthmoving equipment to specialised machinery, no two days are the same.

You'll join a skilled and supportive team that values collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. Whether you're looking to broaden your technical expertise, mentor apprentices or continue developing your skills through ongoing training opportunities, you'll be supported to build a rewarding long-term career.

Why our team choose Dubbo Regional Council:

• 9-day fortnight
• Home every night
• Modern air-conditioned workshop
• Stable Monday to Friday hours
• Diverse fleet and specialised equipment
• Ongoing training and development
• Secure Local Government employment

Great team culture where people support each other

Ready to trade long hours for a better lifestyle? Discover the difference at Dubbo Regional Council.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Diagnosing, servicing and repairing Council's fleet of heavy vehicles, mobile plant and associated equipment to keep essential services operating effectively
• Working autonomously across various locations
• Effectively communicating with different levels of the organisation
• Fostering good teamwork and high staff morale within the team, including supervision of apprentices
• Ensuring high-quality standards of workmanship

What you’ll bring:

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Recognised trade qualification as a Heavy
  Vehicle Mechanic or Plant Mechanic; or a recognised Light Vehicle Mechanic
  qualification with demonstrated experience in the servicing, diagnosis and
  repair of heavy vehicles and/or mobile plant.
• Demonstrated post trade experience in servicing,
  fault diagnosis, troubleshooting and repair of heavy vehicles and/or mobile
  plant, including mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Ability to use computer-based systems relevant to
  workshop operations, including Council’s fleet management system, electronic
  job cards and diagnostic systems.
• We would also love you to have:
• Motor Vehicle Tradesperson Certificate.
• Current RMS Motor and Heavy Vehicle Inspection Authority
• Relevant additional licences, qualifications or
  skills such as forklift operation, automotive air-conditioning and welding.
• Class HR Driving Licence, or
  willingness to obtain.

Ready to find more from work and life?

Join us and help strengthen our community and your career.

This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $80,310 to $93,333 ($40.86 to $47.05) per hour plus superannuation and allowances

This position requires a pre-employment health assessment. Please refer to the Job Demands document for the physical requirements of the position.

Please Note: Notifications are primarily system generated. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting an application to avoid missing crucial updates and required information.

Why Dubbo Regional Council?

At Dubbo Regional Council, you’ll find a great combination. Here’s what you can expect in your career with us:

• Find purpose and impact

Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It’ll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.

• Find personal and professional growth

You’ll find so much variety here. We’re doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.

• Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love

Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you’ll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better balance - enjoy a 38-hour work week with a 9-day fortnight, plus generous leave allowances.
• Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
• Find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country, and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.