Small Engine Mechanic

Kolsen; Darwin; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling NT is seeking a Maintenance Technician to provide vehicle, machinery, and equipment maintenance across our fleet. You will perform repairs, preventative maintenance, diagnose issues, and keep records, communicating with operators to improve reliability.

Candidates should have a Certificate 3 in automotive mechanical or equivalent, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. A Construction Induction card and a National Police Check are required.

Qualifications

• Certificate 3 in automotive mechanical or equivalent is required.
• Strong diagnostic skills and methodical thinking to assess issues.
• Proven ability to plan, conduct and review maintenance activities.
• Decision making ability and physical stamina to perform tasks.
• Sound knowledge of machinery requirements in the fleet.
• Ability to work unsupervised and in a team.
• Construction Induction card held.
• Positive National Police Check report.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and preventative maintenance to maintain the Sterling NT fleet (vehicles, trucks/tippers, machinery, ride on mowers, small motor equipment).
• Identify potential issues that could cause safety concerns or failures.
• Communicate with operators to identify common issues affecting efficiency and reliability.
• Perform mechanical diagnosis and troubleshooting.
• Maintain records and produce reports.
• Assist with parts ordering and inventory control.
• Work independently and manage own workload.

Skills

Strong diagnostic skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Ability to work as part of a team

Physical stamina

Class C driver's license

Construction Induction card

National Police Check

Education

Certificate 3 in automotive mechanical or equivalent

Job description

Introduction:

About Sterling NT

At Sterling NT we believe in making a difference, making the Territory a better place for everyone living in it. At our core are values of respect, innovation, doing the right thing, and an enjoyable workplace. This starts with our staff.

As a business, we hire local contractors and suppliers wherever possible, take our environmental responsibilities seriously through world-class accreditations, and donate part of our profits back into real local causes with real outcomes. Growing our business through diversity, equality, and fair employment practices we have built a brilliant team of over 200Territorians. We’re trusted to maintain, clean, and construct some of the NT’s most prestigious and high-profile public spaces, government, and private enterprise offices and major events.

We’re looking for staff who are proud to live in The NT and want to be a part of making it a better place - and who aren’t afraid of putting in the hard yards to get things done. If what you’ve read so far excites you, read on.

Description:

JOB OVERVIEW:

Provide vehicle, machinery, and equipment maintenance across the Sterling NT fleet.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION:

• Repairs and preventative maintenance to maintain the Sterling NT fleet - Vehicles, trucks/tippers, machinery (skid steers, excavators, etc…), ride on mowers, small motor machinery (whipper snippers, blowers, chainsaws, etc..)
• Identify potential issues that could cause greater problems and/or safety concern.
• Communicate with operators to identify common issues that may reduce the efficiency and reliability of the fleet.
• Carry out mechanical diagnosis.
• Record keeping and reporting.
• Assist in parts ordering and inventory.
• Work independently
• Management of own workload

Skills and Experiences:

Essential:

• Certificate 3 in automotive mechanical or equivalent
• Good mechanical problem diagnostic skills.
• Methodical thinking and an enquiring mind to consider and assess issues and possibilities.
• Proven ability to plan, conduct and review all maintenance activities.
• Decision making ability, dexterity and sufficient stamina and physical flexibility to perform tasks.
• Sound knowledge of the machinery requirements in the company fleet.
• Class C drivers’ licence.
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Construction Induction card
• A positive National Police Security Check Report