AddressLight Vehicle Mechanic
About Us
Infrastructure Directorate
The Infrastructure Directorate is the City of Stirling’s largest and most diverse Directorate, managing many of the City’s important assets and services while delivering a multi-million-dollar portfolio of projects.
This Directorate is responsible for the ongoing delivery of the City’s sustainability program, as well as contributing heavily to the City of Stirling’s vibrant local economy, liveable neighbourhoods and thriving communities.
About the Position
The Light Vehicle Mechanic is responsible for undertaking day to day workshop activities as directing, including servicing, repair and maintenance of all Light Vehicles, garden mowers, minor equipment and fixed plant and assisting Heavy Duty Mechanics working with earthmoving equipment where required.
Key Responsibilities
The duties of the Light Vehicle Mechanic will include but are not limited to:
- Monitor and undertake repairs and servicing to Council plant and equipment.
- Assist HD Mechanics on mobile plant and earthmoving where required.
- Test run plant and equipment following repairs.
- Report plant and equipment defect/failure observations to Leading Hand HD Mechanic or Coordinator
About You
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.
- A relevant Trade Certificate and demonstrated experience as an auto mechanic.
- High Risk Forklift Ticket
- Working knowledge of vehicle diagnostic systems and methods
- Sound knowledge or servicing and maintenance of plant, including Light Vehicles, garden mowers, minor equipment and fixed plant.
- Ability to produce accurate and timely repair reports.
For further information, please refer to the position description.
What We Offer
The City offers some great benefits including flexibility in when and where you work to ensure a work-life balance. You will also enjoy a range of other benefits including:
- Free parking and easy public transport access
- Superannuation matching of up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance.
- Excellent leave entitlements including annual leave loading and the ability to purchase up to an additional 4 weeks’ annual leave per year.
- 50% discount on gym memberships at our Stirling leisure centres.
- Amazing in-house employee canteen
- Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave.
- Employee health and wellness program and initiatives.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Generous study assistance
- Active social club
- Employee recognition program
This temporary full-time position is a Level 6 Outside Workforce Agreement positions which attract a salary from $72,715 - $76,547 gross pro rata per annum plus superannuation.
To be eligible to work for us, you need to provide, or have ability obtain a:
- A copy of Australian Driver’s Licence.
- National Police Clearance (valid within the last 3 months).
- Pre-Employment Medical and DAS clearance.
- The right to work in Australia.
More about the City
The City of Stirling is a diverse and thriving local government in Western Australia, with over 223,000 residents, spanning 30 suburbs, the City is a cosmopolitan, multicultural and economic hub.
With over 1,400 employees, the City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.
How to Apply
www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment
If you’re interested in this position, we want to hear from you so click ‘Apply’ now. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Dan Hutton I 9205 7520
Applications close 6pm on Friday 28 June 2024, however please be aware that we may commence interviewing of candidates prior to the closing date and reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date.
Attachments:
- Position Description - Light Vehicle Mechanic .pdf
