Mechanic Diesel Fitter (9235.01)

Hobart City Council; Hobart; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award wages

Employer superannuation 13.5%

Fortnightly Rostered Day Off

Health and Wellness programs

Job summary

The City of Hobart is seeking a qualified Motor Mechanic with diesel expertise to join our fleet maintenance team. This permanent, full-time role focuses on servicing and repairing a diverse range of heavy vehicles, agricultural machinery and plant equipment, using modern diagnostic systems to quickly identify faults.

You’ll work both in the workshop and in the field, tackling electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic challenges while adhering to safety standards and industry regulations.

Qualifications

• Qualified Motor Mechanic with diesel expertise and a current Driver Licence.
• Heavy Vehicle maintenance experience including trucks and plant equipment.
• White Card is required.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair a diverse range of heavy vehicles, agricultural machinery and plant equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical faults.
• Use advanced diagnostic software and on-board monitoring systems to identify and rectify issues efficiently.
• Interpret technical manuals, service information and schematics to deliver effective repair solutions.
• Complete work safely and professionally in accordance with Australian Standards, Codes of Practice and industry regulations.

Skills

Diesel expertise

Heavy vehicle maintenance

Electrical diagnostics

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Group and Team: City Infrastructure
Location: Cleary's Gates
Employment status: Permanent, Full-time
Classification: Municipal Trade Level 2
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $78,988 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.

• Enjoy City of Hobart employee benefits.
• Above award wages and employer superannuation at 13.5%.
• Permanent, full-time opportunity with a fortnightly Rostered Day Off.

About the role

Looking for a career where your skills keep a city moving? Join the City of Hobart and work on one of the most diverse fleets in Tasmania. From heavy trucks and construction equipment to agricultural machinery and specialist plant, you'll play a key role in maintaining the vehicles and equipment that deliver essential services to our community every day.

This hands-on role offers a unique mix of workshop and field-based work, giving you the opportunity to tackle a wide variety of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical challenges while working with modern diagnostic systems and equipment.

Role accountabilities include:

• Service, maintain and repair a diverse range of heavy vehicles, agricultural machinery and plant equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical faults.
• Use advanced diagnostic software and on-board monitoring systems to identify and rectify issues efficiently.
• Interpret technical manuals, service information and schematics to deliver effective repair solutions.
• Complete work safely and professionally in accordance with Australian Standards, Codes of Practice and industry regulations.

Join Our Team as a Motor Mechanic – Diesel Specialist

We’re seeking a qualified Motor Mechanic with diesel expertise to join our supportive team. You’ll need a current Driver Licence, a Heavy Rigid Licence (or willingness to obtain), and a White Card.

You take pride in delivering high-quality work and enjoy solving complex technical problems and value safety, teamwork and customer service. Whether you're diagnosing faults in a heavy truck, servicing plant equipment in the workshop or responding to repairs in the field, you'll play an important role in keeping our fleet reliable, safe and ready to support the community.

About us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

• Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
• A wide rangeleave entitlements.
• Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
• Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
• An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
• Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

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