Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

Transport for NSW; Bega; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Day Fortnights

4 weeks annual leave

iPad & work phone supplied.

Relevant PPE & Basic Toolbox supplied

Potential for overtime

Excellent work Life balance.

Rewarding and inclusive team env.

Exposure to unique fleet projectBuilds

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic in Bega to join the Fleet Innovation and Technology team. The role covers maintenance, diagnostics and repair of heavy vehicles and special systems, with potential supervision of apprentices and a focus on safety and quality.

Applicants should hold a Heavy Vehicle or Plant Mechanical trade, an AIS Examiners Ticket is a plus, and must possess a NSW driver’s licence with willingness to obtain MR/HV and White Card prior to start.

Qualifications

• Requires Heavy Vehicle or Plant Mechanical trade completion.
• AIS Examiners Ticket is highly regarded along with metal fabrication or automotive electrical experience.
• Willingness to work autonomously and display fault-diagnosis skills.
• Must hold NSW Driver Licence and be willing to obtain MR/HV licences and White Card.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a diverse range of heavy vehicles and specialised fleet equipment.
• Perform installation, maintenance, repairs, fault diagnostics, commissioning and modification of complex mechanical systems.
• Possibly supervise apprentices or staff across the area.
• Adhere to safety and environmental standards and report hazards.

Skills

Heavy vehicle fault diagnosis

Autonomous work style

Problem solving

Customer issue resolution

Education

Heavy Vehicle Mechanical trade

Plant Mechanical trade

AIS Examiners Ticket

Construction Industry White Card

Tools

Metal fabrication

Automotive electrical systems

Job description

Heavy Vehicle Mechanic - Bega

• Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
• Job location: Bega, NSW, AU, 2550
• Job reference number: 111852
• Employment type: Permanent Full-Time
• Salary range: $1519.4-$1755.2

You put people at the heart and take pride in the impact of your work. You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team.

In this role, you'll:

Right now, we have an opportunity for a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to join our Fleet Innovation and Technology team in Bega on a 9-day fortnight working Monday to Friday.

In the role you will undertake maintenance and repairs on a diverse range of heavy vehicles, specialised fleet equipment and custom-built mechanical systems. You'll have no hesitation taking on duties involving installation, maintenance, repairs, fault diagnostics, commissioning, and modification of complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic machinery.

We provide an inclusive and collaborative space to develop your skills and share your knowledge across the team. Therefore, there may be occasions where you may be required to supervise apprentices or staff assisting other mechanics across the area.

Mechanical Tradesperson Grade 1-3 is multi-graded. The starting grade is assigned based on demonstrated skills and experience. Progression through the grades is automatic provided the employee can demonstrate they have the skills and capabilities required for the next grade.

It is essential that you have completed either a Heavy Vehicle Mechanical trade or a Plant Mechanical trade.

You are an ambitious, collaborative and qualified mechanical tradesperson who enjoys working autonomously.

You have good problem-solving skills and fault diagnosis skills and you're proactive in dealing with customer complaints by being effective and efficient in your approach.

With a strong focus on safety, you have the ability to identify, communicate and report environmental hazards in the workplace and understand the quality requirements of the tasks to be performed within this position.

Experience working with a variety of Heavy Vehicles will be highly regarded.

An AIS Examiners Ticket, along with experience in metal fabrication, automotive electrical systems or other relevant complementary trade skills, would be highly regarded.

You must hold a current unrestricted NSW Motor Vehicle driver’s licence.

You hold/or are willing to obtain a Medium Rigid or Heavy Rigid driver’s licence.

You hold/or are willing to obtain prior to commencement a current Construction Industry White Card.

You must have a willingness to undertake any legislated or internal licensing or ticketing requirements as directed.

TfNSW take the WH&S and the management of fatigue of our employees seriously therefore to be eligible for this role it is a requirement that you must reside within a reasonable distance from Bega Depot.

The wage range for this position is $1,519.40 to $1,755.20 per week plus superannuation and allowances dependant on qualifications & experience.

• 9 Day Fortnights
• 4 weeks annual leave
• iPad & work phone supplied.
• Relevant PPE & Basic Toolbox are also supplied
• Potential for overtime
• Excellent work Life balance.
• Rewarding and inclusive team environment
• Exposure to unique and specialised fleet project builds

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you'd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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