Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
Closes: Jan 13, 2025
Join Richmond Valley Council and start your career!
Our YES program is open to people of all ages; whether you are leaving school, looking to re-enter the workforce or are wanting a change of career. We are now welcoming applications for our 2025 intake.
We are committed to creating employment opportunities in our community and are proud of the people we have brought through the YES program. We have had over 100 school-based trainees, trainees, apprentices and scholars.
Local government has a variety of exciting industries to work in and provides an opportunity for you to kick-start your career.
A bit about the role:
The Mechanical Workshops are responsible for a diverse range of RVC plant and equipment. Our team of tradespeople retain a wealth of knowledge and are equipped for a wide variety of challenges that will interest apprentices on every level. This involves maintaining numerous vehicles, plant and equipment to the highest standard for efficiency. Work health and safety is a priority with all personnel, being positive and proactive plays a major role in keeping safe.
In a trainee, we look for:
- Interest and passion in automotive mechanical & electrical technologies
- Mechanical aptitude & innovative mindset
- Attention to detail & time management
- Proactive work ethic & team focused
- Intermediate computer skills
What you can learn:
- Maintenance and repairs on a wide variety of light and heavy fleet
- Diagnostics on automotive computer & electronic systems
- Operation experience on multiple plant & machinery
- Understanding of WHS and PPE requirements
- Time and priority management
- Customer service & conflict resolution
- Fleet maintenance systems & computer program data entry
- Great workshop team culture
A Heavy Vehicle Mechanic apprenticeship is full time employment for four (4) years and the proposed study will be a trade certificate in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology.
If you have any questions, please contact -
Gordon King on (02) 6682 5522
Applications will close - 11:30pm Sunday, 12 January 2025.
About Richmond Valley
The Richmond Valley LGA is the base of the Northern Rivers region of NSW. The area is around three hours from Brisbane and less than an hour to Byron Bay. Richmond Valley and our surrounding areas are some of the most beautiful and desired in the country. Why wait in bumper-to-bumper traffic when you can drive past the gorgeous beaches, through rolling hills and fully embrace the benefits of regional living. Your "office" will range from beautiful coastal villages and country towns to vast fertile farmlands.
Richmond Valley has a generous Leave Management Policy including three weeks sick leave, compassionate leave, and volunteer leave to name a few. Our Health & Wellbeing Program includes Fitness Passports, free yoga each week, free meditation and a fun Health & Wellbeing Day alongside many other initiatives.
We are a strong believer in developing those who want to learn more, master their field or enter a new one, our Learning & Development strategy supports professional growth that aligns to organisational need. Leadership is very important to Richmond Valley, and we invest every year in our Leadership team with the aim of making all staff at Council empowered and engaged.
Our Values
Integrity and Passion
The Way We Do Business
We lead by example. We take responsibility. We do what we say. We embrace change. We are community focused. We are in this together
To Apply
- Please review the role description, outlining the key responsibilities and requirements of the role.
- We encourage you to speak with the contact person listed above to understand whether this is the right role for you.
- Complete the questions below, demonstrating your skill, experience and interpersonal suitability for the role. Click "Next".
- Attach your resume. (You may also attach a cover letter). The names of your documents should not contain any characters other than letters, numbers and spaces. Click "Next".
- Review your application to ensure everything is correct. Click "Confirm" to submit your application.
