Plant Mechanic

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
Job Category: Trades & Services

Job Location:
Broken Hill, NSW, AU, 2880

Job Ref No: 83888
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary Range: $1422.6-$1422.6

Plant Mechanic (Broken Hill Workshop)

Ongoing Full-Time role located at Broken Hill

Opportunity to drive and influence change in regional NSW

About us

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do – and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

We are a state government organisation made up of more than 28,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

The Division

Transport’s Regional and Outer Metropolitan division’s purpose is to make regional and outer metropolitan NSW a better place to live, work and visit. Our division is made up of over 4,400 people in over 270 locations across NSW. We operate transport services and maintain our regional networks to help our regional communities and visitors stay safe and connected.

The opportunity

Right now, we have an opportunity for a Plant Mechanic to join our Fleet Services team in Far Western NSW.

In this role you will undertake maintenance and repairs on a range of plant items, vehicles and mechanical equipment. You’ll have no hesitation taking on duties involving installation, maintenance, repairs, commissioning, and modification of complex machinery driven by hydraulic/pneumatic principles.

We provide an inclusive and collaborative space to develop your skills and share your knowledge across the team. Therefore, there may be occasions where you may be required to supervise apprentices or staff assisting other mechanics across the area.

What you will be involved in

You will safely undertake a range of duties to maintain and repair plant items, vehicles and mechanical equipment.

You will perform a wide range of routine and complex labouring/ manual tasks, including the use of a variety of small plant and powered and non-powered hand tools, to assist with the completion of work activities. Work is completed under limited supervision and may be done in a team environment or independently.

You will conduct safety checks on all plant used, complete basic maintenance such as refuelling and checking fluid and maintain records and reports to ensure the safe use of plant items

You will solve routine problems that arise, referring to standard guidelines and manuals and collaborate with supervisors and managers to resolve complex problems to ensure risks are minimised and work goals are achieved.

You will provide guidance to team members, including apprentices/trainees, leading the work output of a small unit as required, to develop capability and ensure team tasks are completed effectively.

You will understand and maintain knowledge of WHS legislation, policies and procedures, assessing and controlling risks, record management and industry requirements to minimise risk and model safe work behaviour.

About you

You are an ambitious, collaborative and qualified mechanic who enjoys working autonomously.

You have good problem-solving skills and fault diagnosis skills and you’re proactive in dealing with customer complaints by being effective and efficient in your approach.

With a strong focus on safety, you have the ability to identify, communicate and report environmental hazards in the workplace and understand the quality requirements of the tasks to be performed within this position.

It is essential that you have Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent and experience working with Heavy Vehicles.

You hold a current Construction Industry White Card and a current unrestricted NSW Motor Vehicle driver’s licence.

A Medium Rigid (MR) or Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver’s Licence would be viewed favourably.

You must have a willingness to undertake any legislated or internal licensing or ticketing requirements as directed.

Experience in welding and metal fabrication will be highly desirable.

TfNSW take the WH&S and the management of fatigue of our employees seriously therefore to be eligible for this role it is a requirement that you must reside within a reasonable distance from your identified Headquarters/depot.

Want to know more?

Please click here to view a copy of the role description.

Apply today to register your interest!

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Find out more about Transport for NSW at https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/about-us.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Great people come from all walks of life. At Transport for NSW, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and the employment of people with a disability. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, or sexual orientation. If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please call/text or email the contact person for this role.

Salary and Benefits

The wage for this position is $1,422.60 per week plus superannuation and allowances.

This role also includes 5 weeks annual leave and a 9-day fortnight.

An iPad, Work Phone & Basic Toolbox are also supplied.

For more information on Employee Benefits, please click here

How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and answer all questions within the online application process.

Please note that a Cover Letter is not required.

Need help?

For more information on how to apply for a role in the NSW Public Sector please click here.

For any enquiries, please contact John Roberts at John.Roberts@transport.nsw.gov.au.

Closing date: 11:59 pm on Wednesday 19 April 2023

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