Heavy Vehicle Mechanic - Yennora

HEAVY VEHICLE MECHANIC - YENNORA

You put people at the heart and take pride in the impact of your work.

You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team.
 

In this role, you'll:

Undertake maintenance and repairs on a range of plant items, vehicles and mechanical equipment. You’ll have no hesitation taking on duties involving installation, maintenance, repairs, commissioning, and modification of complex hydraulic/pneumatic machinery.
 
We provide an inclusive and collaborative space to develop your skills and share your knowledge across the team. Therefore, there may be occasions where you may be required to supervise apprentices or staff assisting other mechanics across the area.

Mechanical Tradesperson Grade 1-3 is multi-graded. The starting grade is assigned based on demonstrated skills and experience. Progression through the grades is automatic provided the employee can demonstrate they have the skills and capabilities required for the next grade.

The Mechanical Tradesperson Grade 1-3 is responsible for:

Safely undertaking a range of duties to maintain and repair plant items, both light and heavy vehicles and mechanical equipment.

Performing a wide range of routine and complex labouring and manual tasks, including the use of a variety of small plant and powered and non-powered hand tools, to assist with the completion of work activities. Work is completed under limited supervision and may be done in a team environment or independently.

You will conduct safety checks on all plant used, complete basic maintenance such as refuelling and checking fluid and maintain records and reports to ensure the safe use of plant items.
 
You will solve routine problems that arise, referring to standard guidelines and manuals and collaborate with supervisors and managers to resolve complex problems to ensure risks are minimised and work goals are achieved.

You will provide guidance to team members, including apprentices/trainees, leading the work output of a small unit as required, to develop capability and ensure team tasks are completed effectively.

You will understand and maintain knowledge of WHS legislation, policies and procedures, assessing and controlling risks, record management and industry requirements to minimise risk and model safe work behaviour.

This is an ongoing full time role located at Yennora.

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About you

It is essential that you have completed either a Heavy or Light Vehicle Mechanical trade or a Plant Mechanical trade.

You are an ambitious, collaborative and qualified mechanical tradesperson who enjoys working autonomously.

You have good problem-solving skills and fault diagnosis skills and you’re proactive in dealing with customer complaints by being effective and efficient in your approach.

With a strong focus on safety, you have the ability to identify, communicate and report environmental hazards in the workplace and understand the quality requirements of the tasks to be performed within this position.

Experience working with Heavy Vehicles will be highly regarded.

An AIS Examiners Ticket is highly desirable as will any experience in welding and metal fabrication.

You must hold a current unrestricted NSW Motor Vehicle driver’s licence.

You hold/or are willing to obtain a Medium Rigid or Heavy Rigid driver’s licence.

You hold/or are willing to obtain prior to commencement a current Construction Industry White Card.

You must have a willingness to undertake any legislated or internal licensing or ticketing requirements as directed.

TfNSW take the WH&S and the management of fatigue of our employees seriously therefore to be eligible for this role it is a requirement that you must reside within a reasonable distance from your identified Headquarters/Depot.

Benefits
This role also includes 4 weeks annual leave and a 9-day fortnight.
An iPad, Work Phone, Relevant PPE & Basic Toolbox are also supplied.
 

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. 

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59pm Wednesday 22nd May 2024.

For any enquiries, please contact John Roberts at John.Roberts@transport.nsw.gov.au

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