Mechanic

at  Viva Energy

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Directhaul is a top tier employer in the tanker industry with extensive experience in transportation across the Northern Territory, Western Australia and South Australia, as well as metropolitan and remote areas of Australia. With over 30 years in the industry, Directhaul is a trusted source for transport solutions no matter where you are located. Our Drivers are highly experienced and support staff equipped with the latest technology to ensure a safe and reliable service. Directhaul staff are based at regional depots to ensure an extensive timely transport service throughout Australia.
For more information about Directhaul please visit our website www.directhaul.com.au

JOB DESCRIPTION

Rare opportunity for a qualified Mechanic to join a top tier employer in our growing team and work with us in achieving our goals.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a qualified Mechanic to join our growing team and work with us in achieving our goals. You will have the opportunity to work within a small team, in a state-of-the-art workshop and with a modern fleet. Maintaining the Directhaul fleet of trucks and trailers to a high standard of maintenance through scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance or repairs. To be successful in this role, you will require a heavy vehicle trade certificate, qualified Mechanic trade certificate with good mechanical knowledge and ability to work in a fast paced workshop environment.
You will be part of a team that understands the importance of offering a customised approach to transportation and join a dedicated team who work closely with clients to ensure they can access reliable and cost-efficient transport solutions that meet their needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Heavy automotive trade certificate
• Qualified Mechanic and sound mechanical knowledge
• Experience in servicing and preventative maintenance
• Driver’s License
• HR/HC License and fuel maintenance knowledge (desirable)
• Previous industry related experience in transport and/or mining industry (desirable )
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Maintain a high standard of work ethic
• Demonstrate attention to detail
• Experience servicing and maintenance of heavy vehicle trucks and trailers. (desirable )
• Knowledge of working to outlined servicing and maintenance schedules.
  The role will manage the maintenance of the regions fleet vehicles, inclusive of callouts for asset breakdowns and possible interstate fleet maintenance. The role may require interstate travel, between workshops to temporality fill vacant roles.

• Maintain modern fleet of trucks and trailers.
• Servicing and repairs of fleet equipment in accordance with maintenance schedules, manuals, manufactures specifications, NHVAS and truck safe requirements.
• Ensure Directhaul equipment Is maintained and presented to the highest possible standard.
• Maintain high Safety Standards within the workshop areas, including the policing of unauthorized entry and the use of sources of ignition within the designated areas.
• Report to Workshop Supervisor/Workshop Manager regarding all maintenance and workshop related procedures, non-conformances and/or safety matters
• Accurately complete servicing and repair paperwork in accordance with Directhaul Maintenance guidelines
• Compliance with all company policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Attend and actively participate in Pre-Start Meetings, Toolbox meetings and risk assessments.
• Develop positive relationships with team and customers.
• Follow instructions from Workshop Manager/Workshop Supervisor for daily duties and workloads.
• Take reasonable care and personal responsibility for your own health and safety.
• Co-operate with any policy or procedure relating to health, safety or environment at the workplace that has been notified to you
• Ensure vigilance and awareness of your workplace to ensure that any hazards, incidents, accidents or near-misses are reported to your supervisor