Plant Mechanic

• Start as a Plant Mechanic and fast-track your way to Fleet Coordinator or Service Advisor – a career with real growth!
• Enjoy a 9-day fortnight plus ongoing learning and development
• 15 days accumulative annual sick leave
• Access to EAP (Employee Assistance Program)!
• Earn between $60,694.42p.a - $70,480.76p.a PLUS Allowances, 11.5% Super & MORE!

Here at Tenterfield Shire Council, our mission is to showcase "quality nature, quality heritage and quality lifestyle".

We are a close-knit and dedicated team that cultivates a community spirit and promotes a quality lifestyle, equal opportunities and access to all services. We really live and breathe our values each and every day. They are:

• Integrity: ensuring openness and honesty in all our activities.
• Community focus: delivering prompt, courteous and helpful service.
• Accountability: accepting responsibility for providing quality services and information.
• Respect: treating people with courtesy, dignity and fairness regardless of our personal feelings about the person or issue.
• Excellence: being recognised for providing services and programs that aim for best practice.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do and are central to our success. In this role, you will be working with a team that feels empowered and challenged while fostering an emphasis on work/life balance.

Your Opportunity:

Tenterfield Shire Council is looking for a Plant Mechanic to join the Fleet Team in Tenterfield, NSW. 

In this role, you’ll be responsible for:

• Conducting servicing, maintenance, and repairs on a wide range of plant and equipment.
• Diagnosing and rectifying faults in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Performing technical remediation, welding, and fabrication work when required.
• Carrying out preventative maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Providing guidance and mentoring to apprentices in the team.
• Ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety regulations.
• Recording all work completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Liaising with operators and drivers to ensure equipment is maintained effectively.

To read more about the role, please review the position description.

This is an exciting and varied role within the fleet team, where no two days are the same -  perfect for a skilled mechanic who values precision and enjoys working on various tools and equipment. 

About You:

To be qualify for this role, you will need a relevant qualification in plant or motor mechanic trades, along with demonstrated experience in maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of a diverse range of vehicles, plants, and equipment. 

Additionally, the following is required:

• Competency and proficiency in gas and electric welding techniques (or ability to obtain)
• Basic computer literacy skills
• Understanding of safety standards regarding exposure to water, sewer, and waste
• Construction Induction (White) Card
• Current Class C Australian driver's licence

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Operation of earthmoving plant, basic fabrication, and welding skills
• Crane and forklift certification, or the ability to obtain
• Confined Spaces accreditation and current first aid certification
• NSW Class LR, MR, HR, or HC driver's licence or equivalent, with truck operation experience
• RMS Inspection Certification

As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong problem-solving abilities, the capacity to work independently, and the ability to guide and support apprentices and team members. You will also be adaptable, reliable, and committed to maintaining a safe and professional working environment.

This is a key role within our fleet team, ideal for a driven and skilled mechanic who values precision and quality workmanship in maintaining essential equipment for the community. We're looking for someone who thrives in a hands-on, collaborative environment while delivering high standards of mechanical support.

Please Note: The successful candidate must have a current, unrestricted Australian driver's licence and hold, or be willing to obtain, a National Criminal History Record Check prior to commencing employment.

What you will get from Tenterfield Shire Council

Earn a competitive salary ranging between $60,694.42p.a - $70,480.76p.a PLUS Allowances, 11.5% Superannuation, along with a range of additional benefits designed to support your career growth and well-being, including:

• Opportunities to upskill and progress into supervisory roles such as Fleet Coordinator or Service Advisor
• Work-life balance – 9-day fortnight
• Generous leave – 15 days accumulative annual sick leave
• Professional development – ongoing training and growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program – access to support services
• Lifestyle benefits – enjoy a peaceful and picturesque life in Regional NSW

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, don't wait – Apply NOW!