Vehicle Technician – Townsville

7 days ago

Townsville, Australia Gdlsaustralia Full time

Overview

General Dynamics (www.gdls.com) is a global aerospace and defence company. From combat vehicles and Gulfstream business jets to nuclear-powered submarines and communications systems, our customers around the world depend on our products and services for their safety and security.

In Australia, General Dynamics Land Systems – Australia (GDLS-A) works closely with Defence and industry partners to ensure our combat vehicles continue to meet all mission requirements as needed by the Australian Defence Force.

Role

Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

We are currently recruiting for a Vehicle Technician to join our team in Townsville. In this role, you will be responsible for providing a high level of workmanship in the servicing, inspection, repair and maintenance of Commonwealth owned combat vehicles. These vehicles may include the M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams Main Battle Tank, ASLAV, and M88A2. You will also be responsible for ensuring that work is completed within the designated time frame and achieving safety, environmental and materiel certification standards.

Responsibilities

- Receive training on the various combat vehicles GDLS-A is responsible to maintain.
- Conduct work in accordance with approved maintenance procedures and the Commonwealth’s Land Materiel Safety standards.
- Servicing, including inspection and maintenance.
- Repairs, including disassembling and reassembling vehicles and their sub-assemblies.

Qualifications and Experience

- Experience working on the Abrams Main Battle Tank, ASLAV, M88A2 or other Heavy Defence vehicles (desirable).
- Demonstrated experience working as a heavy vehicle or diesel mechanic.
- Hold a Diesel, mechanic or Heavy Vehicle Mechanic trade qualification.
- Heavy Rigid (HR) licence (desirable).
- Desirable qualifications: Dogging certificate or Forklift licence; EAHL licence 2 & 3 and/or Refrigeration licence.

Security and Compliance

To be successful for this role, applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian government security clearance. Applicants will be required to complete a medical and a National Police Check for this role.

GDLS-A is a proud supporter of veterans and welcomes discharging members and their families to apply. GDLS-A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and those from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Opportunity and Culture

In Australia, GDLS-A works closely with Defence and industrial partners to ensure our combat vehicles continue to meet mission requirements through life. With the largest ever AUS-US FMS Army project now approved and progressing towards delivery, GDLS-A has new opportunities to develop your career to the next level.

An opportunity to join a global aerospace and Defence company working alongside Defence on some of the most exciting armoured vehicles in Australia.

Key Points

- A working culture which promotes safety and a positive work/life balance
- Flexible working on a 9 day fortnight (Monday-Friday)
- Competitive pay in addition to training and support provided on all vehicles

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