Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

3 weeks ago


Shellharbour City Council, Australia Shellharbour City Council Full time

Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic – Shellharbour City Council

Location: Oak Flats Services Depot

Overview

Join to apply for the Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic role. You will support the Workshop and Fleet team and gain practical skills in mechanical activities to positively contribute to the objectives of the Works and Service Business Unit.

What you will do

This apprenticeship provides on-the-job and off-the-job training. You will participate in practical mechanical activities and contribute to servicing and repairing vehicles and mechanical equipment.

Program and qualifications
  • You will complete a Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology course at Shellharbour TAFE.
  • Open to school leavers, mature age applicants and/or those who have already commenced the Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology.
Career path and tickets

After completing the apprenticeship you will have formal qualifications with four years of practical experience and may gain additional tickets such as Medium Ridge (MR) truck licence, forklift ticket, loader competency and more.

Council CAT program

The Cadet, Apprentice and Trainee (CAT) Program aims to grow Council's skilled workforce by creating job opportunities and a talent pipeline for specialised roles, with employment opportunities and professional development experiences that complement external study. CAT participants receive ongoing training, guidance and support from workplace mentors while completing a nationally recognised qualification.

For more information on our CAT program, see the position description.

About us

Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. We promote respect at work and a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We acknowledge and celebrate our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds.

We offer
  • Temporary Full time up to 4 years (or for the duration of the apprenticeship)
  • 38 hours per week with a 9 Day fortnight
  • Salary range from $601.70 per week to $827.40 per week
  • On-the-job training
  • Compulsory course costs paid by Council
  • Approved leave to attend TAFE
  • Tool allowance (metal and mechanical trades)
  • Employee benefits programs, novated lease options, retail discounts, corporate fitness programs, EAP
  • Long service leave after five years; sick leave and health/wellbeing leave as applicable
How to apply

Apply by completing the application below, describe how your skills and experience are relevant to the position. Attach your resume and qualifications on the next page. You may prepare responses in advance and paste them into the application fields. An email confirmation will be sent after submission; ensure your email address is correct.

Contact

Darren Wardman, Mechanical Coordinator –

Equal opportunity

Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with a disability to apply.


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