Auto Electrician

Auto Electrician

About the team

Our Auto Electrician team sits within our Fleet Maintenance and Acquisition Business unit. The Unit has the responsibility for all the management of vehicles, plant and associated equipment for the City, including operations, acquisition, management and maintenance in order to ensure efficient and safe service delivery. 

About your new role

As an Auto Electrician you will be tasked with performing aspects of maintenance and general repairs of the City's fleet of trucks, plant and miscellaneous equipment using skills acquired through the Automotive Electrical Technology or related trade 

The City's fleet consists of approximately 5,000 vehicle and plant assets. The responsibilities of this role are multi-faceted and include:? 

• Maintaining, testing, diagnosing, installing, removing and repairing automotive electrical components, systems and accessories 
• Working safely and following adopted procedures? 
• Working closely with Fleet Maintenance personnel and peers within the broader Fleet team to identify, develop and implement innovative and continuous improvement strategies for maintenance management systems and processes which optimise the whole of life value and use of the City’s fleet 

We're looking for people who have:

• Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology (or associated trade)? 
• Experience in a variety of light and heavy vehicles and plant would be advantageous 
• Experience working with a Computerised Maintenance Management Systems such as SAP? 
• Experience working with quality and safety certified systems, with the capacity to identify issues and recommend appropriate responses and solutions? 
• Self-motivated and able to work independently when required, as well as part of a team? 
• Well-developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills? 
• A responsible attitude in relation to timekeeping, work organisation and quality control 
• Experience with automotive air conditioning systems is desirable 

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• 9-day fortnight - enjoy a long weekend every fortnight! 
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• A?safe,?professional, and inclusive work environment working with modern equipment 
• Uniform and PPE provided 
• A work environment committed to safety as our number 1 priority 
• Opportunities to salary sacrifice 
• Opportunities for training and development 
• Working with safe and reliable fleet that are serviced and maintained in our workshop facilities? 

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.