Mechanic

at  Northern Grampians Shire Council

ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED MECHANIC WANTING TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER?

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, reliable and motivated person to join our Operations team at Northern Grampians Shire Council.
Our Operations team work between 7.00am and 4.00pm.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Mechanic

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Certificate III trade qualification of Mechanic
• Knowledge of mechanical workshop operations and associated equipment
• Knowledge of standards and regulations associated with the mechanical workshop plant and fleet
• Knowledge of the latest technology relating to a mechanical workshop, plant and fleet
• Safety in the workplace
• Safe use and handling of capital and minor plant and equipment

THE ROLE

This position provides mechanical service involving the repair, servicing and maintenance of Council’s plant, equipment and vehicle fleet. Plant includes heavy commercials, earthmoving, agricultural equipment, light fleet and ancillary items.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Undertake routine servicing maintenance and repairs to all plant equipment as reported on the plant daily inspection checklist/fault report after consultation with Supervisor Plant and Mechanical Workshops
• Ensure collection and collation of all daily plant checklists and schedule maintenance in accordance with checklists and Workshop Program to ensure all plant is safe and operational
• Assist in the management and maintenance of service records for Northern Grampians plant and equipment
• Assist in preparation and scheduling of preventative maintenance for all Council owned plant and instruct drivers, plant operators and other employees on routine inspection and servicing of vehicles, plant and equipment entrusted to their care, reporting problems to the Supervisor
• Recommend jobs to be undertaken by outside contractors if unable to complete jobs in-house to Supervisor
• Provide technical advice regarding specifications and assessments for plant purchases as required
• Perform risk assessments on new and existing plant and equipment
• Ensure work performed complies with Council standards, appropriate Australian Design Rules (ADR) and VicRoads regulation
• Interpret manuals and software to identify spare parts and liaise with the Supervisor in regard to parts ordering
• Correctly use and maintain all personal protective clothing and equipment supplied by Council
• Be available to attend out of hours’ breakdowns and vehicle retrievals, if required
• Perform, as directed, other duties that are within the limits of the incumbents’ skill, competence and training.