Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations / Property Fleet and Emergency Management
Position
Type: Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 38
hours/week)
Salary
Range: Base Salary $96,095 per annum + super, plus
overtime and penalty rates dependent on work performed.
Additional
entitlements and overtime do not form part of the
advertised base salary
Location:
Fleet Services Depot – Mt Saint John
Application
Close: 11:45pm, Sunday 12 July ****
We
are looking for a qualified Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanic (HCV)
to keep Council's fleet to a high-quality standard — from light
commercials and passenger vehicles through to heavy
trucks.
This
position will be responsible for carrying out diagnostics,
scheduled servicing, and general repairs.
The duties will include
mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, and keeping workshop tools and
equipment in good working order.
The role also involves basic
administration duties including completing job cards, time sheets,
incident logs, refrigerant handling records, and other compliance
paperwork.
As we take pride in training the future tradespeople in
the industry, mentoring and training apprentices is as expectation
of the position.
We expect the successful candidate to be reliable,
safety conscious, and committed to providing solid customer service
in a busy workshop environment.
This
position also has the option to enter an On-Call roster which will
be responsible for after-hours breakdowns and emergencies for 1
week at a time on a 4 -5 week cycle.
Qualifications
and Experience
Ideally you will
have:
Trade
Certificate – Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanic (HCV) with the
ability to achieve accreditation for all competencies listed in
the Position Description.
High level of
knowledge and experience in the repair of light commercial,
passenger vehicles and trucks, to include, hydraulic,
pneumatic, air conditioning, auto electrical and minor welding
repairs.
Demonstrated




knowledge and ability to keep up to date with modern practices
relevant to fleet servicing and repair procedures, and the use
of various techniques to facilitate the appropriate training of
apprentices.
Well-developed
technical, diagnostic and analytical skills relevant to
mechanical servicing and repair procedures.
Basic keyboard
and computer literacy skills (or the ability to
acquire).
Time management
and prioritisation skills with the ability to achieve desired
outcomes within set timeframes.
Current "MR"
class driver's licence, with the capacity to obtain a "HR"
class driver's licence within six months.
** Re-advertised
position.
Previous unsuccessful applicants need not re-apply.
**
For further
information review the Position
Description.
Townsville City
Council is the largest local government authority in Northern
Australia.
We're committed to supporting our people through a
strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive
culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our
community.
We
have a range of advantages that confirm this commitment:
5 weeks annual
leave + 17.5% leave loading
3 weeks
Personal/Carers Leave
14 weeks paid
Parental Leave
Domestic and
Family Violence Leave
Natural
Disaster Leave
Uniforms and
PPE provided (if applicable)
Annual wage
progression
Up to *13.5%
Superannuation employer contribution for contributing
members
Salary
Sacrifice opportunities
Access to a
range of learning and development opportunities, including




on-the-job learning and formal training programs
Fitness
Passport program offering discounted membership to selected
health and wellbeing facilities
Employee
Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local
businesses
Employee
Assistance Program
* The Council
contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing
employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings
subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their
ordinary time earnings.
Contact
Person: Ian (Senior Team
Leader)
Contact
Email:
****** (for
position enquiries only)
How to
Apply
Your
application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button.
Please
include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your
skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve
success in this role.
We also will require your resume which should
confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.
For further
information review the Position
Description.
We are
committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse
styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued,
encouraged, and respected.
People from diverse backgrounds
(including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities,
people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people
with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to
apply!
All successful
candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part
of the recruitment process.
Please be aware Townsville City Council
has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the
workplace.
If you need any
adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would
like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please
contact*****************or phone ************ for a confidential
discussion.
Attachments:
- Mechanic_PD.pdf

📌 Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanic (Townsville)
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