We are Carrathool Shire. Our communities are unique, innovative, down-to-earth, and resilient. Our community spirit is strong, and our values run deep. Our residents come from all backgrounds and walks of life, and the people that we hire do too.
Working with us gives you the chance to work with our communities and on projects or services that contribute towards improving them for current and future generations.
Primary Purpose of the Position The Plant Mechanic is responsible for the efficient and effective maintenance and servicing of Council's plant and fleet to industry standards. This includes both in the field and in workshop repairs and servicing of small and heavy plant in Council's fleet.
Key Accountabilities Within the area of responsibility, this role is required to:
Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on all Council plant, equipment, machinery and vehicles as directed. Diagnose faults in machinery/vehicles systems and rectify promptly. Repair and gas air conditioners where licenced. Diagnose hydraulic and pneumatic system processes and repair or modify if required. Diagnose and repair electrical components including computerised technology as required and where appropriately trained. Undertake metal fabrication to manufacture specialised equipment and components as required. Undertake testing and tagging of all plug in type electrical appliances in accordance with Australian Standards AS/NZS 3760:2010, where licenced. Undertake vehicle registration processes including on-line vehicle safety checks. General housekeeping ensuring that all tools and equipment not in use are returned to correct storage locations, all vehicles and equipment are returned to drivers/operators in as clean or better condition than when received at the workshop and accurate records are kept of all time spent working on plant and equipment on daily running sheets and timesheets. Carry out other duties that are within the limits of the employee skills, competence and ability as required. Compulsory Requirements of the Position The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment screening and achieve a satisfactory outcome. It is an inherent requirement of this position that the successful candidate be immunised as one form of control in order to minimise workplace illness/disease. The following vaccinations are required and will be arranged upon commencement – Hepatitis A and B and/or Tetanus. Essential Requirements Certificate III qualification for the relevant class of repair work (Automotive - Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology) or equivalent. Licensed by the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Authority NSW (Motor Repairer Tradesperson Certificate) as a mechanic. Working understanding of automotive engineering techniques and practices. Class HR driver's licence. Basic understanding of hydraulic systems. Basic understanding of 134A gas. Strong practical focus to the solution of maintenance and repair problems. Basic understanding of traffic control and public safety procedures. Desirable Requirements National Refrigerant Handling Licence. Certificate II Automotive Air Conditioning Technology. In-service Testing of Electrical Equipment. Authorised Inspection Station Examiner (Heavy or Light Vehicle). TO VIEW A COPY OF THE POSITION DESCRIPTION PLEASE CLICK HERE Application Questions Are you legally entitled to work in Australia? Do you have the right to work unrestricted hours in Australia? Please note if you are an Australian citizen/permanent resident or NZ citizen you should answer YES to this question. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident please provide details of your visa type, expiry date, and working hours restrictions if any. If you are a citizen/permanent resident simply indicate NA. As part of our recruitment process, you may be required to attend a pre-employment medical, drug & alcohol testing, and/or complete a medical checklist. Are you willing to participate in this? Certain roles require a criminal history check to be performed as part of the recruitment process for shortlisted candidates. Please acknowledge that you are aware of this and are willing to participate if needed. Do you have a current driver's licence? What is the notice period for your current employment? What motivated you to apply for this position? As an applicant, I fully understand that the answers I provide during the recruitment process will have an influence on the outcome and final selection process. I therefore give my permission for my answers to be discussed with those relevant to the decision-making process. I understand that all questions asked are relevant to the role as well as Council's legal and other applicable obligations. The information I supply during the recruitment process is true and correct. #J-18808-Ljbffr