Mechanic

About Orange City Council:

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 700 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, this position will provide an effective and efficient mechanical service involving the repair, servicing and maintenance of Council’s plant, equipment and vehicle fleet:

• Undertake general mechanical duties on Council’s diesel and petrol powered vehicles, plant and equipment including diagnose, overhaul, repair, tune and maintain
• Carry out the following: welding and fabrication on Council plant; hydraulic repairs; automotive electrical repairs; welding using MIG, stick and oxy; fabrication and machining; cleaning of plant and workshop
• Perform regular technical inspections of equipment and plant and problem solve issues

Click on the link to check out the full Position Description (this link will work on Council's website)

What’s on Offer:

• Work Life Balance – We offer flexible working arrangements and generous leave provisions. This position has a fortnightly rostered day off.
• Culture – Supportive, safe, diverse and inclusive work environment
• Security– Permanent Full-time role, 38 hours per week
• Career – Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning and development opportunities.
• Wellbeing - Access to Council’s employee assistance program, fitness passport and health and wellbeing programmes
• Job Satisfaction – Make a positive contribution to your city and region, working for an organisation which has our community at the heart of all that we do
• Salary Package: From $66028 plus allowances and superannuation

About you:

• Experience in a similar role including the repair and maintenance of a diverse heavy plant and commercial vehicle fleet, welding and fabrication
• Motor Vehicle Repairer’s Licence (automotive electrician or motor mechanic or similar)
• Motor Vehicle Tradesperson’s Certificate
• Current Driver’s Licence
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card)

Is this job for you?

• Apply by submitting your resume and providing a brief response as to why you are a great fit for this role!
• Get your application in by: 24 November 2024
• Visit www.orange.nsw.gov.au to learn more about Orange City Council
• For any enquiries, contact Workshop Supervisor, Ben Bock on 6393 8520

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.