Mechanic

• Full time, Ongoing
• Band 5, Starting salary $74,612 (Inc Industry Allowance) plus superannuation
• Base hourly rate from $37.75 plus superannuation

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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel. 

Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney. 

We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

The Role

Are you a qualified mechanic with heavy diesel equipment experience looking for a new challenge in an organisation that offers stability, job security and flexibility?

In this role you will maintain the City’s plant, fleet and equipment by providing a consistently high quality standard of automotive repairs and maintenance. Some responsibilities include:

• Ensure that plant, fleet and equipment are efficiently serviced, maintained and repaired, including heavy diesel equipment
• Inspect and report any defects of plant and ensure servicing, repairs and maintenance provided are to the manufacturer’s specifications
• Perform inventory checks and order stock materials
• Ensure strong and positive communication.

This position works a 9-day fortnight where overtime may be available on occasion and will be on a rotating roster for “on call” duties on public holidays. You will based at the City's Depot in Adam Street, Golden Square and works closely with other departments at the depot. 

About You

The successful applicant will have:

• Knowledge, skills and experience in relevant trade practices and technology in the repair and maintenance of large and varied fleet
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and identify faults of a complex or technical nature with solutions
• Sound communication skills
• Willingness and ability to work as a cooperative and effective team member.

If you are a experienced mechanic with heavy diesel equipment, we welcome your application.

A satisfactory police records check and a current drivers licence are required for this position, with Heavy Rigid (HR) and forklift endorsement being desirable.

Benefits

• Stable and secure employment | Work close to home
• Annual salary increases | 17.5% annual leave loading
• Base hourly rate from $37.75 per hour plus superannuation
• Generous leave provisions | Tool allowance
• Paid parental leave| Purchased leave| Study leave

Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.

Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Rick Lawson, Acting Fleet Services Coordinator on (03) 5454 9509.

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Tuesday 8 October 2024.