Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

1 month ago

Townsville, Australia Ventia Full time

The Role
A permanent opportunity has come available with in Ventia for a Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join our team on the Defence contract in Townsville at Lavarack Barracks.

The successful applicant will work on the vast array of Defence vehicle platforms including the new Rheinmetall transportation fleet as well as the armoured fighting vehicles like Abrams tanks, ASLAV reconnaissance vehicles and M113AS4 armoured personnel carriers.
 
Responsibilities
You will be conducting maintenance tasks, including technical inspection and classifications.
This may include:

  • Fitting and operating special test equipment, and test-drive vehicles
  • Repairing or replacing worn or faulty parts by removing assemblies such as engines, transmissions, differentials, or steering gear; dismantling them and checking parts, referring to manuals as necessary
  • Carrying out minor body repairs and minor trim repairs
  • Diagnosing, repair and replace engine management and fuel injection components
  • Testing and repairing electrical systems such as lighting, instrumentation, ignition, and electronic fuel injection

Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge

  • Cert III Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent
  • Hold a current Australian State or Territory open driver’s licence for Medium Rigid (MR) or Heavy Rigid (HR) classes of vehicles highly desirable
  • Possess the demonstrated ability and practical experience to inspect, repair and maintain earth moving equipment and/or military armoured vehicles highly desirable
  • Demonstrated ability to inspect, repair and maintain light, medium, and heavy transportation vehicles
  • Open and clear communication within a team environment

**You must be an Australian citizen and be eligible to hold a Defence Security Clearance 
 
Benefits

  • Permanent position, long standing client contracts, offering great job stability 
  • Excellent work/life balance, flexible working arrangements with the ability to elect for paid overtime
  • Economic Retention Allowance paid per fortnight
  • 17.5% Annual leave loading
  • 4 week’s Annual leave per annum
  • Work on an exciting range of Defence Vehicle fleets
  • Genuine career development opportunities and progression across Ventia
  • Supportive management and team

 
About Ventia
Ventia is a leading maintenance service provider supporting Australia's Defence Force (ADF). Expand your expertise on unique vehicles and equipment and collaborate with leading professionals across a range of disciplines. As part of our contract with the Australian Government Department of Defence, Ventia provide materiel maintenance support of land-based equipment for Joint Logistics Unit (JLU). We operate in every Australian State and Territory with a 3,000-strong workforce consisting of passionate civilians and Defence Veterans.
 
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, Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
 
Position Reference Number: 158324 

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