Personnel Area: Brisbane Infrastructure
Branch: Fleet Solutions
Salary Range: TRDC7 ($1,590.20 per week + superannuation) (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions) Locations: Eagle Farm (permanent position) and Wacol (temporary position up to 12 months; extension thereafter but not guaranteed)
Our Business Brisbane Infrastructure (BI) brings together Council's asset management, infrastructure planning, design, project management, construction, services, maintenance, and transport operations activities.
Our Branch At Fleet Solutions, we provide full lifecycle management of fleet assets, helping Council to deliver services to the city of Brisbane.
Our fleet includes a large range of assets including, but not limited to: cars, trucks, trailers, mobile lunchrooms, boats, excavators, road sweepers, forklifts, buggies, pumps, generators, chainsaws, blowers, whipper snippers, and mowers.
The Role Join our team as a Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanic, responsible for the repair, maintenance, and servicing of vehicles, plant, and equipment. Your role will ensure customer satisfaction, optimise fleet utilisation, and deliver cost-effective, high-quality work.
Key responsibilities: Demonstrate customer-focused behaviour, treating all stakeholders with honesty, fairness, sensitivity, and dignity.Conduct repair, maintenance, and servicing to meet or exceed legislative standards.Complete tasks within estimated timeframes to achieve turnaround times and stay within quoted costs.Maintain clean and efficient work areas to uphold high operational standards.Contribute to Zero Harm workplace safety practices, fostering continuous improvement.Assist in training apprentices on effective work and safety procedures.Collaborate within the workplace team, communicating effectively to ensure safe and efficient job execution.Detail requisitions for parts and materials accurately and handle necessary administrative duties.Prioritise and schedule tasks effectively, including performing non-trade duties as required.Liaise with contractors and suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective service delivery.To be successful, you will need: Ability to contribute to team direction, provide and receive feedback, and achieve performance excellence.Relevant work experience in light and heavy commercial vehicles, plant, and road construction equipment.Autonomy in work and teamwork skills, including mentoring apprentices.Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with a focus on customer service and administrative tasks.Proven problem-solving skills in mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance programs.Experience with tablets and basic computer literacy.Hold an Australian C class licence for a minimum of two years and be able to obtain a HR Heavy Rigid licence from the Queensland Department of Transport within 6 months of commencement.Authorised examiner status with QLD Transport for legislative inspections (desirable).Forklift licence (desirable).Benefits of working for Council include: Flexible working hours and arrangements.Free gym and wellness centre.Award-winning superannuation fund.Generous leave provisions.Competitive salary.How to apply: Click on the 'I'm interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability for the position.
This role may require you to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.
For more information: Please call Gema Santos on 07 3178 1863.
People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council's Diversity and Inclusion team.
Application Closing Date: Thursday 19th December 2024 at 11:55pm.
Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe.
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