Light Fleet Mechanic

Flexistaff; City Of Rockingham; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual

Job summary

Flexi Staff in Rockingham, AU, is seeking a qualified Light Fleet Mechanic to join a Local Government division. The role involves routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on light vehicles and related machinery.

Candidates will have Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical, a valid forklift license, and be able to work safely in a team or independently. This casual position offers hands-on experience and a practical training environment.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s licence.
• Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical & Motor Vehicle repairers Certificate (Minimum Required).
• Heavy Diesel mechanic Certificate (Desirable).
• Experience in similar roles (Highly Desirable).
• Highrisk work licence: Forklift.
• White Card.
• Strong understanding of both mechanical and electronic systems.
• Maintain work logs, repairs, and maintenance records.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Current National Police Clearance – Clean record.
• Pass a Drug & Alcohol Screen Test.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs, servicing and maintenance across a broad range of small plant & equipment.
• Heavy Fleet: Waste trucks, sweepers and mid-size trucks (where licencing allows).
• Maintain a safe and efficient standard of repairs including testing of equipment.
• Comply with and implement plant maintenance programmes.
• Undertake minor welding repairs.
• Ensure two stroke fuels are mixed correctly and available daily for outside crews.
• Assist in cleaning and keeping tidy mechanical workshops and surrounds.
• Lock up of vehicles at end of the day.

Skills

Mechanical & electronic systems

Independent and team work

Record keeping

Education

Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical & Motor Vehicle Repair

Heavy Diesel mechanic Certificate

Job description

Light Fleet Mechanic

Light Fleet Mechanic
12 August 2026
Rockingham,
Casual,
AU$40 - AU$50 per hour Penalties,

Flexi Staff

The Role:

If you are looking to gain experience within the Local Government sector and believe you can work safely as part of a great team within the community, this could be a great opportunity. Our client is a Local Government division SOR and are currently seeking a qualified Mechanic to join their team to assist in routine and scheduled inspections, maintenance, and repairs on their Light vehicles & Heavy Diesel Fleet vehicles + machinery.

• Carry out repairs, servicing and maintenance across a broad range of small plant & equipment:
  • Parks Machinery, Mowers, Trailers and small plant equipment
• Heavy Fleet:
  • Waste trucks, sweepers and mid-size trucks (where licencing allows)
• Maintain a safe and efficient standard of repairs including testing of equipment
• Comply with and implement plant maintenance programmes
• Undertake minor welding repairs
• Ensure two stroke fuels are mixed correctly and available daily for outside crews
• Assist in cleaning and keeping tidy mechanical workshops and surrounds
• Lock up of vehicles at end of the day

Criteria:

• Valid driver’s licence
• Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical & Motor Vehicle repairers Certificate (Minimum Required)
• Heavy Diesel mechanic Certificate (Desirable)
• Previous Experience in similar roles (Highly Desirable)
• Highrisk work licence: Forklift
• White Card
• Strong understanding of both mechanical and electronic systems
• Maintain work logs, repairs, and maintenance records.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Current National Police Clearance – Clean record
• Pass a Drug & Alcohol Screen Test