Mechanical Tradesperson

NSW Public Service Commission; Broken Hill; Hybrid; AUD 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

9-day fortnight

iPad supplied

Work phone supplied

Basic toolbox

Job summary

Transport for NSW is hiring a Mechanical Tradesperson in Broken Hill, NSW. This in-person, full-time role involves maintaining and repairing a range of plant items, vehicles and machinery driven by hydraulic/pneumatic systems.

The position requires an Automotive Vehicle Mechanic Qualification, a current NSW driver’s licence, and willingness to travel and work after hours. The role includes 5 weeks annual leave and a 9-day fortnight, with allowances provided.

Qualifications

• Ambitious, collaborative mechanical tradesperson who can work autonomously.
• Strong fault diagnosis and problem-solving skills with customer focus.
• Commitment to safety and knowledge of environmental hazards and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance and repairs on plant items, vehicles and equipment, including hydraulics/pneumatics.
• May supervise apprentices or staff across the area.
• Willing to travel within the state and work at locations away from base.

Skills

Problem-solving

Fault diagnosis

Autonomous work

Safety focus

Education

Automotive Vehicle Mechanic Qualification

Tools

Welding

Job description

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Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job location: Broken Hill, NSW, AU, 2880

Job reference number: 110533

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:

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance and repairs on a range of plant items, vehicles, and mechanical equipment. You’ll have no hesitation taking on duties involving installation, maintenance, repairs, commissioning, and modification of complex machinery driven by hydraulic/pneumatic principles.
• 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.
• You may also be required to work outside normal working hours. You must be able attend after hour callouts as well as be prepared to travel throughout the state and work at locations away from the base station.
• This is an ongoing full-time role located at Broken Hill.
• TfNSW take the WH&S the management of fatigue of our employees seriously therefore to be eligible for this role it is a requirement that you must reside within 75 kms driving distance from the Broken Hill workshop.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 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 can identify, communicate and report environmental all hazards in the workplace and understand the quality requirements of the tasks to be performed within this position.
• It is essential that you have an Automotive Vehicle Mechanic Qualification with high exposure & experience on Heavy Vehicles & plant.
• You hold a current Construction Industry White Card and a current unrestricted NSW Motor Vehicle driver’s licence.
• A Medium Rigid (MR) or Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver’s Licence would be viewed favourably.
• You must have a willingness to undertake any legislated or internal licensing or ticketing requirements as directed.
• Experience in welding and metal fabrication will be highly desirable.
• The wage range for this position is $1,519.40 to $1,755.20 per week plus superannuation and allowances dependant on qualifications & experience.
• This role also includes 5 weeks annual leave and a 9-day fortnight.
• An iPad, Work Phone & Basic Toolbox are also supplied. Also, on offer are various allowances relevant to the position.

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.

Transport acknowledges the Aboriginal people of the country on which we work, their traditions, culture and a shared history and identity. We also pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise the continued connection to country.