Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

About The Role: 
Ventia is the largest provider of Defence estate support services and facilities management across Australia. We have over 20 years’ experience delivering base support capability from hospitality to rescue services to warehousing.  
 
Join a team of 25 Vehicle Mechanics and provide support to live Defence training activities on Ventia’s combined Defence maintenance facility located at Puckapunyal, Victoria. 

You will conduct routine maintenance and repairs on a wide range of heavy military vehicles, 4WD's, trucks, tracked and armoured vehicles, infantry personnel carriers and even armoured tanks 

This full-time opportunity offers 38 hours a week, Monday to Friday with an early finish on the Friday. 

The hourly pay rate is $34.05 + fortnightly allowance of $973.94 + Super. 

Benefits: 

• Fortnightly Allowance - $973.94 
• Early Finish Friday 
• Training & Upskilling Provided 
• Tools Of Trade Provided 
• Career Progression Opportunities 
• Uniform & Safety Boots Provided 
• On-Site Parking 
• Opportunity To Become Qualified On Battle Tanks 

 
Key Responsibilities: 

• Maintenance tasks including inspection, classification, diagnostics, and repairs on Light, Medium and Heavy Vehicles and Plant Equipment.
• Completing service tasks on equipment during routine maintenance. 
• Replace or repair damaged and malfunctioning parts following inspections and effectively diagnose problems and perform work of a technical nature on a wide range of vehicles.
• You will adhere to all regulatory and contract specific requirements.

 
Key Skills & Attributes Include: 

• Cert III Heavy Vehicle Mechanic or equivalent level. – Required.
• Demonstrated experience on Heavy commercial vehicles – Required.
• Demonstrated ability and practical experience to inspect, repair and maintain Light, Medium and/or Heavy vehicle to a medium level of repair.
• Possess a MR, HR or HC licence.
• Must possess a current Australian State or Territory class C Driver's Licence.

Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

How To Apply
To apply, please email your resume to mia.white@skoutsolutions.com or submit your application via the "APPLY" button below.

Position Reference Number: 156838

** Shortlisted candidates will be contacted **