
Auto Electrician
1 week ago
We are seeking an experienced Automotive Electrician to join our team in our busy workshop location in Gununa on Mornington Island with an immediate start for the successful person.
The Mornington Shire Council is a Local Government Authority providing range of services to the twenty-three islands of the Wellesley Group located 125kms north-west of Burketown, 200kms west of Karumba and 444kms from Mount Isa, in the southern section of the Gulf of Carpentaria, residing within the State of Queensland. The island is 2.5 hours flight from Cairns.
If you:
- Pride yourself on quality workmanship?
- Have experience with problem diagnosis and solutions?
Want to be part of a motivated and well rewarded team?
Are you looking for a work environment where you will be an integral part of a motivated team then this may be the position for you. We are the only Automotive servicer on Mornington Islandservicing and repairs to vehicles, trucks and heavy machines
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Performing auto electrical maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing of the heavy and light vehicles, and equipment.
- Providing field and workshop servicing, fault diagnosis and preventative maintenance to a wide range of Council's plant ranging from light equipment to heavy earthmoving machinery and light and heavy vehicles.
- Diagnose and repair electrical faults in vehicles, trucks and machines
- Fit electrical accessories
- Update the service adviser on job progress
- Carry out onsite work as required
- Assist other team members as required
- Assist in the training of apprentices
- Undertake training and keep abreast of industry trends
The successful applicant must:
· Formal qualifications as an Auto Electrician:
· Extensive experience with a wide range of plant and equipment.
· Current Queensland Driver's Licence.
- Have great problem solving and decision making skills
- Have good communication skills
- Be able to perform physical tasks including bending, heavy lifting and carrying, manual labour and use of hand tools
- Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
What's in it for you
Making a difference within Council and the remote indigenous community of Mornington island located in the Gulf of Carpentaria. When joining Mornington Shire Council, you have the opportunity to grow and achieve your potential. Full-time employees receive a good salary, 6 weeks annual leave and return air fares to Cairns or your point of hire after a qualifying period and subsidised accommodation.
Submitting your application:
- Submit online through seek; or
- Email Recruitment Officer
- Both word and PDF are accepted file formats.
Note: This is an on island position
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