At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and repair a diverse fleet of vehicles and machinery.
- Company: Join a supportive public sector team focused on community services.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, structured hours, and a strong safety culture.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth and mentorship in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while honing your mechanical skills.
- Qualifications: Trade qualification in Automotive/Mechanical and experience with diesel engines.
The predicted salary is between 41850 - 51150 $ per year.
Job Type: Contract position | Full time position
Job Description
Motor Mechanic / Mechanical Fitter (Heavy Diesel & Light Stream) Sector: Public Sector / Local Government Work Type: Full-Time (Initial 3 months)
About the Role We are currently seeking an experienced Motor Mechanic / Mechanical Fitter to join our public sector client's Fleet & Operations team.
In this role, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing a diverse fleet of council assets-ranging from heavy diesel plant and trucks through to commercial mowers and small engine equipment.
This position plays a critical operational role in keeping downtime to a minimum while ensuring all vehicles and machinery meet original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications and Roadworthy Certificate (RWC) standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Fleet Maintenance & Servicing: Perform routine servicing, diagnostic troubleshooting, and complex mechanical repairs on heavy diesel vehicles, municipal plant, light commercial vehicles, and small plant equipment (e. g., mowers, chainsaws, brushcutters).
- Fault Diagnosis & Hydraulics: Conduct computer diagnostics, hydraulic servicing, structural welding, and minor fabrication work.
- Breakdown & Operational Support: Assist with emergency breakdown call-outs as required to ensure core community services remain operational.
- Parts & Workshop Management: Order spare parts in accordance with procurement guidelines, maintain workshop cleanliness, and manage tool serviceability.
- Mentorship & Safety: Provide on-the-job guidance to apprentices and work experience students while strictly adhering to WHS standards, SWMS, and Safe Operating Procedures.
- What You Need to Succeed
- Trade Qualification: Cert III or IV in Automotive / Mechanical (Heavy Diesel Stream highly regarded) or post-trades mechanical qualification.
- Technical Expertise: Demonstrated background in diesel engine diagnostics, hydraulic systems, welding, and small plant/equipment maintenance.
- Licences: Current valid Victorian Driver's Licence (Heavy Rigid (HR) licence and/or Forklift/Loader tickets are highly desirable).
- Autonomy & Safety: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, apply sound diagnostic judgment, and prioritize workplace health and safety.
- Communication: Clear communication skills to liaise with suppliers, internal operators, and team coordinators.
- What's on Offer
- Diverse Fleet Exposure: Work across a broad mix of heavy plant, municipal trucks, light vehicles, and turf equipment.
- Safety-First Culture: Join a structured public sector environment committed to high safety standards and modern workshop tooling.
- Consistent Hours: Enjoy structured shifts, great work-life balance, and competitive pay rates.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
Diesel Mechanic / Motor Mechanic employer: Select Aust Sydney
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