Heavy Vehicle Trade Assistant

Elecnor has been contracted to build EnergyConnect, a new 700km transmission line extending from Wagga Wagga NSW to the South Australian border.

This backbone infrastructure will connect customers with more renewable energy enabling a further 4950MW of generation capacity, save NSW customers $180 million a year and create 1,500 new construction jobs in regional NSW.

The Role:

Elecnor has a highly rewarding opportunity for Trade Assistant to join our Plant and Equipment team in rural NSW.

As a Trade Assistant you will assist our mechanics on Heavy Vehicle plant and equipment, carrying out routine cleaning and basic servicing, changing of tyres, basic components and other general duties. 

This is a full time permanent fixed term contract on a FIFO or DIDO basis, working 10 hour days on a 21/7 roster.

What you will need for this role:

• Current White card
• Minimum 3 years experience working in automotive/mechanical works 
• Additional licenses and tickets beneficial 
• Full Australian work rights 
• Willing to undergo a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing

Our people enjoy: 

• Above Award Wages
• Overtime / Penalty rates
• Opportunities for training and skills development 
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement 
• A supportive team culture and environment 
• Mental health and wellbeing programs 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Social Engagement Opportunities 

We’re building a diverse workforce.  

Elecnor Australia is committed to being an employer of choice. We know that our people are our best assets and believe diversity and inclusion helps us foster the creativity we look for to drive sustainable outcomes. We strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. 

This is an opportunity to make a significant contribution to one of the nation’s largest energy infrastructure projects in an exciting and challenging role. Apply today! 

Please note: Elecnor Australia reserves the right to commence the shortlisting process for this role immediately and the right to remove the advertisement before the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and agency submissions will not be considered for this position.