About the role

Bathurst Regional Council currently has an exciting opportunity available to join the Workshop team as a Motor Mechanic. Council is seeking a qualified mechanic with broad experience in the servicing and maintenance of light and heavy vehicles and plant. The successful applicant will have a current NSW Class C Driver's Licence as a minimum (MR or HR is preferred). As Motor Mechanic, you will join an experienced team in a well equipped workshop and be involved in undertaking repairs, servicing and maintenance on Council's motor vehicle fleet and plant. This includes heavy vehicles and plant, small motorised hand tools, steel fabrication and fixed plant work.

Key Requirements

Essential 

• A current trade qualifications as a Motor Mechanic
• Experience in the maintenance and repair of light and heavy vehicle and plant
• A current NSW Driver’s Licence (Class C as a minimum, MR or HR is preferred)
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Proven ability to work effectively as a team member
• Have a sound knowledge of the metric system of measurement
• Adequate numeracy and literacy skills to fulfil the requirements of the position

Desirable 

• Possess MR Licence or Higher 
• Forklift Licence
• Experience in steel fabrication
• Qualifications and experience in MIG, TIG and Stick Welding
• Certificates of competency or licences to operate other items of plant
• Confined Space Legislation Certificate

What we can offer

• Work/Life Balance 
• Rostered day off every fortnight
• Generous leave entitlements 
• Corporate gym membership 
• Employee education assistance 
• Access to training and professional development opportunities 
• Access to confidential employee assistance program

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This position requires a pre employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug & alcohol screen.

Salary: $1,116.30 to $1,232.16 per week + industry allowance of $18.28 per week + super

Position Status: Permanent Full-time

Hours of work: 38 hours per week with an RDO every fortnight

Application closing date: Sunday, 14 July 2024, at 11.30pm

Contact Officer: Geoff Simpson - 02 6333 6510

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. 

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.

How to Apply

To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire below. You will then be prompted to attach your resume and copies of any relevant qualifications (please note, attaching a resume is mandatory). You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.