Mechanic at City of Greater Geelong

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Sep, 26

Salary

76010.65

Posted On

12 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Vehicle Servicing, Heavy Plant Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Roadside Breakdown Service, Workshop Safety, Customer Service, Technical Training, Time Sheet Management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

About the role In this role, you will you'll be responsible for servicing, repairing, and maintaining the Council’s assets. Working autonomously under the guidance of the Mechanic in Charge, you'll demonstrate exceptional workmanship, customer service, and flexibility. While most tasks will involve scheduled maintenance, your ability to troubleshoot and work under pressure is key to minimising vehicle downtime and ensuring smooth operations across the city. Key responsibilities include: * Undertake effective scheduled servicing, repairs and maintenance of Council’s fleet of vehicles, heavy plant and equipment in a professional, commercially minded and customer focused manner in Council’s Fleet workshops in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations or established procedures. * Provide professional and efficient roadside breakdown services for Council’s fleet of vehicles, heavy plant and equipment. * Ensure all workshop plant, equipment and tools are operated, maintained, stored and secured in a safe manner and in accordance with all relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures. * Comply with all of Council’s policies and procedures, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE). * Provide information and training to employees and apprentices, as required, to enable them to carry out required maintenance activities on vehicles, plant and equipment. * Ensure that all workshop time sheets and repair dockets are completed accurately and submitted timely. About you To be successful in this role, you will have a Certificate III trade qualification as an Automotive Technician, Diesel Fitter or Mobile Plant mechanic. You will also have: * A current Victorian unrestricted car, medium rigid, heavy rigid or heavy combination driver’s licence. * Ability to perform manual work, including the lifting of weights, in accordance with the relevant Occupational Health and Safety guidelines. * Extensive experience in the servicing, maintenance and repair of wide range of vehicles, plant and equipment. * Current Working with Children Check (Employee). If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! A career with us We’d love for you to continue your career with the City and set the benchmark for a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace. With a range of benefits, flexible working options, learning and development opportunities, support services and the opportunity to give back to the community, the City has so much to offer! Click https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx [https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx] to view all the benefits to you working at the City. We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process. Applications and Enquiries Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position. Enquiries: Jamie Grist | Acting Workshop Services Team Leader | Jamie.Grist@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [Jamie.Grist@geelongcity.vic.gov.au] Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au] noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch. We collect demographic data to help us learn who our advertisements are reaching and how we can reach an even more diverse audience. We are committed to building a more diverse team. Your responses to our demographic questions are strictly confidential and will not be individually shared.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the scheduled servicing, repair, and maintenance of the Council's fleet of vehicles and heavy plant equipment. This includes providing roadside breakdown services and ensuring all workshop tools are operated safely and in accordance with legislation.