The Hills Shire Council

Motor Mechanic

An opportunity exists for a motivated and experienced mechanic to join our Fleet & Workshop Team to deliver a variety of tasks associated with the maintenance, servicing and repair of Council’s vehicles, plant and equipment.

Working with us:
At The Hills Shire Council, we live our values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership and Safety through the work that we perform for the Community. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace culture where our people and customers feel respected and valued. Council also prides itself on being a Child Safe Organisation that is committed to promoting the health, safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in our community.

What this role looks like:
• Provide service, maintenance, and repair of Council and RFS vehicles, plant and equipment including inspections, testing, diagnosis, and fault finding.
• Follow Council and RFS mechanical works schedules with respect to maintenance and safety inspections.
• Keep accurate servicing records of time, parts, and other vehicle information.
• Ensure that servicing and repairs are undertaken efficiently and effectively to minimise downtime.
• Ensure that all work is consistent with manufacturer’s specifications and statutory regulations.
• Ensure compliance with National Heavy Vehicle Law and Chain of Responsibility legislation.

What are we seeking in our new team member:
1. Hold a recognised trade qualification as a Motor, Diesel or Plant mechanic, together with NSW Fair Trading/ M.V.R.I.C certification
2. Relevant post-trade qualifications and extensive experience and knowledge in the maintenance and operations of Light and/or Heavy vehicles, Earthmoving plant, Small Plant & equipment.
3. Hold a current HR driver’s licence (or willingness to obtain)
4. RMS Vehicle Inspection Certificate light &/or Heavy (or willingness to obtain)
5. White Card (or willingness to obtain)
6. Be willingly to perform call out work if required, after normal working hours, on weekends and Public Holidays

Benefits of working with us:
Competitive rates up to $79K per annum + Superannuation + To and From Council Work Vehicle – Facility Location Gibbon Road Winston Hills), paid weekly, paid training to keep your skills up to date, opportunity for bonus payments, discounted membership to Waves Fitness & Aquatics Centre, free on-site undercover parking, and an active Social Club.

Next steps:
Please review the Position Description and apply via THSC Careers www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/Careers by 5pm on 25 October 2024. As applications will be processed upon receipt, early submission is encouraged

People with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, are encouraged to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at hr@thehills.nsw.gov.au

Offers of employment will be subject to following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Medical checks (including Drug and Alcohol Screening), Working With Children (where applicable), and Criminal History. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.