Fleet Plant Maintenance Technician

Join our team and take the wheel in a dynamic role where you'll keep our entire fleet, plant and equipment running smoothly—through scheduled servicing, proactive maintenance and fast-paced breakdown response.
About the role: Service, maintain and repair a wide range of Council fleet vehicles, trucks, earthmoving machinery and small plant and equipment.
Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults using technical knowledge, schematics and diagnostic tools.
Ensure timely, accurate record-keeping using Council's Asset Management Software (EAM) and comply with all RMS and ADR regulations.
Promote safety, efficiency and environmental responsibility across all worksites, while collaborating closely with Council staff.
Supervise and mentor apprentices, supporting their practical development in the Heavy Vehicle Mechanic trade.
What's on offer: a base salary ranging from $65,853 per annum with competency-based increments up to $75,449 per annum, plus 12% super 76 hour, 9 day fortnight training and development opportunities flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).
We are seeking: A qualified mechanic with a Certificate III in Heavy Vehicle, Light Vehicle and/or Plant Mechanics (or equivalent).
At least four years of practical workshop experience.
A current Medium Rigid (MR) driver licence and strong literacy and numeracy skills for interpreting manuals and completing records.
Effective communicator with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small, client-focused team.
Knowledge of safe work practices and basic experience using fleet management software and diagnostic systems.
About us: Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.
We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
Join an employer of choice.
Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers' Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
Where it's located: This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Position closes: Friday 19 September 2025, at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).
Late applications will not be permitted.
Click here to view the Position Description TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process Click here to view our Values Pre-Employment Screening: Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.
Job offers are not made until screening has been completed.
Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake: Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.
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Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel.
Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.
Your referees are not contacted unless you've been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.
How To Apply: You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.
Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later.
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If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below: Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council, and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?
Do you hold a Certificate III in Heavy Vehicle, Light Vehicle and/or Plant Mechanics, or an equivalent qualification?
If yes, please provide details of your qualification.
Please describe your practical experience in workshop operations, including the types of vehicles or equipment you've worked on and the number of years in the trade (inclusive of any apprenticeship)?
Do you currently hold a Medium Rigid (MR) driver licence?
Describe your experience in reading and interpreting technical manuals and completing service records or reports?
Provide an example of a time you worked both independently and as part of a team.
How did you contribute to achieving a shared goal or solving a challenge?
What safety procedures do you follow when working in a mechanical workshop?
Also, describe your experience using fleet management systems or diagnostic software.
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