Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

Maxima’s Recruitment Services is currently seeking highly motivated individual as a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic for one of our local government clients based in Margate.
 
Primary Role Purpose: As a Mechanic, you will work closely with the Fleet Maintenance Coordinator and Workshop Programmer to maintain and repair fleet of vehicles, plant and miscellaneous equipment.
 
Offering a 9 day fortnight with a casual hourly pay of $50 + super.
 
Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs of engines, transmissions (manual /
    powershift), hydraulic systems, air systems, brake systems, steering systems and all other
    mechanical and electrical related matters
  • Carry out body repairs including minor fabrication, welding and spray painting
  • Carry out fault finding and troubleshooting activities to identify necessary repair work
  • Conduct brake testing in accordance with the Department of Transport authorisation
  • Provide apprentices with on-the-job training relevant to their apprenticeships
  • Compile service records on maintenance activities carried out on items of plant

Experience:

  • Experience in maintenance and repair/ overhaul of light, medium and heavy vehicles and plant
  • Ability to work well in a team environment
  • Confident assisting in the training of apprentices
  • Numeracy, written and verbal communication skills sufficient to complete paperwork, read safety instructions and plans, and to effectively communicate with the public and team members in the provision of a quality customer service

Qualifications/ Requirements:

  • Heavy Diesel Fitter Cert III or equivalent
  • HR truck license essential
  • White Card 
  • Current National Police Clearance or willing to obtain
  • Must be vaccinated against Tetanus, Hep A and Hep B

 

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