Tweed Shire Council

Fleet Plant Maintenance Technician

About the role:

Join the dynamic team at Council and take on a key role in maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of vehicles and machinery. From light trucks to heavy earthmoving equipment, you’ll be at the heart of keeping our operations running smoothly. This position invites you to apply and grow your technical expertise as you dive deep into the complex relationship between mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic subsystems. You'll be interpreting electronic and hydraulic schematics, diagnosing issues, and ensuring accurate plant records are maintained. Your problem-solving skills will be key in ensuring our fleet and equipment stay in top condition, keeping everything running smoothly and efficiently. 

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $63,935 per annum with competency-based increments up to $73,252 per annum, plus 11.5% super
• 76 hour, 9 day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking:

• A trade qualification in Automotive Mechanics (Certificate III in Heavy Vehicle, Light Vehicle, Plant Mechanics, or a similar accredited qualification).
• At least four years of practical experience in workshop operations, including your apprenticeship.
• A current Medium Rigid Vehicle Licence to operate various equipment.
• Strong reading and writing skills to interpret job instructions, maintenance manuals, and complete reports.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with supervisors, apprentices, and plant operators.
• A solid understanding of safe work practices and procedures.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a close-knit, client-focused team.
• A basic familiarity with Fleet Management Software, CPU, and EMS systems.

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.  
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.  We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options. 
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. 

Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes: 

Friday 21 March 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

Click here to view the Position Description 

TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

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Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. 

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.  Click here for more information.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.  Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

Immunisations:

This position is identified as at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable/manageable diseases and as a consequence impacted employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council’s workplace vaccination program. 

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. 

1. Have your Resume document ready to go.
2. Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. 
3. You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
4. Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

Essential:

• Do you hold a trade qualification in Automotive Mechanics Certificate 3 Heavy Vehicle and/or Automotive Mechanics Certificate 3 Light Vehicle and/or Plant Mechanics Certificate 3, or similar accredited qualification? 
• Please describe your experience in workshop operations 
• Do you hold a current Drivers Licence - Medium Rigid? 
• Please describe your level of literacy and numeracy sufficient to enable reading of job instructions, operation & maintenance manuals, and to complete work records and reports. 
• Please provide details of your ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, apprentices and plant operators. 
• Describe your knowledge of relevant safe work procedures or practices.
• Describe your experience and capacity to work unsupervised and as a part of a small client orientated team. 
• Please provide details of your basic skills in the operation of Fleet management software and CPU and EMS systems. 

Desirable:

Select the licence/ticket that you currently hold:  

• General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Council Licence (MVRIC).
• RMS restricted authorised examiner.
• RMS HVAIS authorised examiner.
• Forklift drivers licence.
• Heavy Rigid or Heavy Combination Truck Licence.

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