Senior Mechanic

About the Opportunity

Council has an exciting opportunity in its Fleet and Depots team as Senior Mechanic/Mobile Field service mechanic to effectively maintain a vast and modern Fleet.

The position will be responsible for carrying out maintenance and repairs of Council's mobile and fixed plant and equipment, primarily in a field service role, fault finding and diagnostics, to assist in the prevention of breakdowns or unexpected down time of machinery. A field service vehicle will be available from the place of residence to the worksite.

You will be working in a small team, led by a supportive and proactive management team, where you will be provided with support and training in line with Council's values, to learn the role and ensure our workers are resilient, adaptive and are able to perform to Council and community expectations.

Working for Cabonne Council provides a rewarding opportunity to work for and in a close-knit community. The operation does not require shift work or rotational rostering, instead providing flexibility for the perfect work/life balance. 

Whilst the position is a full-time position, applicants interested in part time work are encouraged to apply. The full time offering operates under a 38-hour week with a 9-day fortnight in place, with opportunity for overtime.

An overview of the positions activities and responsibilities is provided below.

Position Activities

Work as a member of a team to undertake mechanical duties to assist in relevant works including:

• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance tasks including inspection and servicing of plant and equipment, trucks and light vehicles with minimum disruption to works and construction activities.
• Perform accurate fault diagnosis and obtain parts and materials (where applicable), required to perform repairs.
• Promptly report any major faults or anticipated faults or breakdowns to the Plant Superintendent.
• Effectively communicate and liaise with the plant operators to identify problems, maintenance and service requirements.
• Actively assist in the supervision and work instruction of the daily activities of the mechanics and apprentices.
• Effectively relieve in the position of Plant Superintendent as required.

What Do You Need to Be Successful

Essential

• Tertiary Trade Qualifications in  mechanical or related field.
• Construction Induction (White Card).
• Class C driver’s licence.

Skills and Experience

• Relevant experience in the repair and maintenance of various fleet,  with the ability to diagnose and rectify mechanical faults.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse, diagnose and solve mechanical problems especially with diesel  earthmoving machinery.
• Ability to manage time, set priorities and organise own work and that of subordinate employees.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrated effective problem solving skills.

Other details relating to this position are:

• Employment is under the Local Government (State) Award 2023
• This position is graded 7 in Council's salary system.
• Gross weekly wage range is $1310.10 to $1410.90 dependent upon qualifications and experience.
• You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job
• Cabonne Council proudly promotes the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity
• Access to salary packaging, phone, fitness passport, Flexible working arrangements, Council's Employee Assistance Program, and other benefits.

Council's recruitment process consists of a range of pre-employment screening activities. This varies depending upon the position, but may include:

• Interviews
• Pre-employment medical, drug and hearing testing, physical demands assessment
• Reference and identity checking
• Checking validity of qualifications