Mechanical Tradesperson

**Mechanical Tradesperson**

We are looking for our next Mechanical Tradesperson to come and join our team

**Why Work at Maitland City Council**
- Flexible working conditions
- Potential paid overtime available
- Paid additional leave (Health & Wellbeing Leave and Paid Parental Leave)
- Wellbeing programs and discounts
- Education assistance and personal career development

**What does the role offer?**
- Monday - Friday day shift
- $36.19 - $40.03 p/hour (inclusive of allowances) + 11% super
- Flexible work arrangements available
- Leading a team of highly skilled mechanics
- Permanent, full-time role

**What is this role responsible for?**
- Maintain and repair Council's large plant, tractors, heavy vehicles, small plant, light vehicles and other plant and equipment such as and provide services to external customers as directed.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, automotive electrical, plant hydraulics, automotive air conditioning and pneumatic systems as well as complex systems that are integrated into our fleet.
- Provide advice and guidance to stakeholders regarding the service, operation and maintenance of heavy plant equipment, heavy vehicles, small plant and light vehicles
- Ensure all work is performed in a safe manner including the safety of team members and other Council staff

**What will you bring?**
- Certificate III in Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology/Mobile Plant Technology/ Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology or related discipline
- Experience in repair, diagnosis and maintenance of heavy plant and heavy and light vehicles
- Demonstrated time management skills and the ability to multitask.
- Proven ability to work productively as a member of a team and contribute to team goals
- It is highly desirable to have the following tickets; Current Class HR Drivers Licence or willingness to obtain, TfNSW and Light Vehicle Inspection Certificate, Automotive air conditioning repairer licence

**Questions?**
If you have any questions, please contact Dan Ahlsen, Coordinator Workshop, on 02 4934 9797.

**To Apply**

**Applications Close: Tuesday 12th March 2024**
- For the purposes of recruitment and to reflect current industry titles, this role is marketed as Mechanical Tradesperson. Internally, this role is titled Plant Mechanic._

**What happens next?