At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep our fleet of vehicles and equipment safe and reliable through servicing and repairs.
- Company: Join the Glenelg Shire Council team and make a difference in your community.
- Benefits: Enjoy a supportive team environment and hands-on work with diverse machinery.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth and to enhance your mechanical skills.
- Why this job: Be part of a vital service that keeps essential operations running smoothly.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified Mechanic with experience in diesel engines and vehicle maintenance.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
About the Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Mechanic to join our team and play an important role in keeping Glenelg Shire Council’s fleet of vehicles, trucks, plant and equipment safe, reliable and ready for work.
This is a hands-on role responsible for carrying out servicing, repairs, inspections and preventative maintenance across a diverse range of Council vehicles and plant.
You will work on everything from light vehicles and trucks to heavy plant and specialised equipment, helping ensure Council’s fleet is maintained to a high standard and available to support essential services across the community.
In this role you will work as part of a supportive team, using your mechanical skills and experience to diagnose faults, undertake repairs, carry out scheduled servicing and contribute to the ongoing improvement of Council’s fleet maintenance practices.
If you’re a skilled mechanic who enjoys variety, working with a diverse range of equipment and being part of a team that keeps Council operations moving, we’d love to hear from you!
For further information on the position please refer to the Position Description.
What you need to Succeed
To succeed in this position, you will be a qualified Mechanic with experience in diesel engines and a strong understanding of the servicing, maintenance and repair of vehicles, trucks, plant and equipment.
You will be practical, reliable and safety focused, with the ability to work independently as well as contribute effectively to a team.
To succeed in this position, you will need
- A recognised trade qualification as a Mechanic, preferably with a Diesel Mechanic background.
- Experience in servicing, diagnosing and repairing vehicles, trucks, plant and equipment.
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- Good attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship.
- A strong focus on workplace health and safety.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A current Victorian Driver Licence, with a Heavy Vehicle Licence desirable.
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