Fleet Plant Maintenance Technician

Place of work Brisbane
Contract type -
Start date 4 hours ago
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Job details

Job description, work day and responsibilities

About The Role

Join the dynamic team at Council and take on a key role in maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of vehicles and machinery. From light trucks to heavy earthmoving equipment, you’ll be at the heart of keeping our operations running smoothly. This position invites you to apply and grow your technical expertise as you dive deep into the complex relationship between mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic subsystems. You'll be interpreting electronic and hydraulic schematics, diagnosing issues, and ensuring accurate plant records are maintained. Your problem-solving skills will be key in ensuring our fleet and equipment stay in top condition, keeping everything running smoothly and efficiently.

What's On Offer

a base salary ranging from $63,+35 per annum with competency-based increments up to $73,252 per annum, plus 11.5% super
76 hour, + day fortnight
training and development opportunities
flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking:

A trade qualification in Automotive Mechanics (Certificate III in Heavy Vehicle, Light Vehicle, Plant Mechanics, or a similar accredited qualification).
At least four years of practical experience in workshop operations, including your apprenticeship.
A current Medium Rigid Vehicle Licence to operate various equipment.
Strong reading and writing skills to interpret job instructions, maintenance manuals, and complete reports.
Excellent communication skills to work effectively with supervisors, apprentices, and plant operators.
A solid understanding of safe work practices and procedures.
The ability to work independently as well as part of a close-knit, client-focused team.
A basic familiarity with Fleet Management Software, CPU, and EMS systems.

About us:

Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
Join an employer of choice . Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.

Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position Closes

Friday 21 March 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

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Pre-Employment Screening

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and ******* screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct. Click here for more information .

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors. Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

Immunisations

This position is identified as at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable/manageable diseases and as a consequence impacted employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council’s workplace vaccination program.

How To Apply

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

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Company Name: Tweed Shire Council
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Offer ID: #1042410, Published: 4 hours ago, Company registered: 7 months ago

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