Fleet Mechanic - Workshop

• Fleet Mechanic - Workshop
• Permanent Full-Time
• Band 4 ($74,709 - $79,116) + 11.5% super + monthly ADO
• Operations Centre, West Footscray

About Us

Maribyrnong City Council is undergoing significant change arising from population growth and redevelopment. A transitioning economy is leading to an influx of new residents, businesses, and employment opportunities that is seeing Maribyrnong fast becoming a sought after residential, recreation and social destination in Melbourne's inner-west.

The Opportunity

Our Operations and Maintenance Department has an exciting opportunity for a Fleet Mechanic - Workshop to join the team. Reporting to the Senior Mechanic, this role will be responsible for maintaining, testing and repairing Council's Fleet, in accordance with user manuals and established polices / procedures, ensuring the safety and roadworthy state of all vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• Detect and diagnose faults in the Fleets engines and parts;
• Repair and replace worn and defective parts and reassemble mechanical components, referring to service manuals as needed;
• Perform scheduled services to ensure Council vehicles are always maintained and are in a roadworthy and serviceable condition;
• Test and adjust mechanical parts after being repaired for proper performance;
• Diagnose and test parts with the assistance of computers;
• Ensure all activities in the workshop are carried out in accordance with sound safety practices and in compliance with relevant legislation;
• Coordinate ordering of parts and consumables in line with Council's Procurement Policy;
• Manage day to day activities of the workshop including booking, prioritising and scheduling of all workshop activities;
• Undertake audits of plant and equipment, log books and service records;
• Work with the Fleet Team to ensure all maintenance schedules are programmed and completed on time.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have the following:

• Motor Mechanic / Plant Fitter qualified, including a Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology and Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade plus a post trade's certificate;
• Several years of mechanic experience across all facets of fleet maintenance and repairs including experience with heavy diesel plant, particularly Council vehicles / machinery such as road sweepers, trucks, and minor plant such as ride on lawn mowers;
• Demonstrated welding and fabrication skills;
• Successful completion of pre-employment medical check
• Current Victorian drivers licence (Heavy Rigid)
• Forklift licence (LF) and other plant licences would be considered an advantage.
• No relevant criminal record found in a police check.

We are looking for a customer-focussed self-starter with good written and verbal communication skills who can work effectively as part of a team. Your ability to identify problems, provide recommendations to resolve issues and your experience working in a similar role will be well regarded. Demonstrated experience in the use of computers and software relevant to fleet maintenance activities would also be considered an advantage.

For further details and a copy of the position description, please visit us at:

https://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies/6712166

To apply, please submit your Resume and a Cover Letter outlining your suitability and relevant experience for this role.

Enquiries: Should you have questions regarding this position, please contact Sandra Laszczak, Senior Coordinator (Fleet & City Amenity) on 9032 4002.

We are a child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to child safety and supporting the best interests of children in all our operations. Council encourages young people, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.