Job Description

Heavy Vehicle Road Transport Mechanic - Balcatta - Permanent Join Western Power and keep WA moving. Your Role in Action n

As a key member of our maintenance team, you’ll work hands‑on across Western Power’s fleet of heavy vehicles and plant, ensuring reliability, safety, and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities include n

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- Diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
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- Carrying out scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance
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- Performing inspections, safety checks, and compliance work
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- Repair and ongoing maintenance of heavy vehicles and plant equipment
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This role offers variety, challenge, and the opportunity to work with a wide range of modern equipment in a high‑performing team.

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This role is covered under the CEPU Agreement and offers an attractive hourly base rate starting from $57.96 per hour (+ 25% Casual loading) , dependent on qualifications and authorisations held. In addition, employees receive a site allowance of $2.50 per hour applied to all hours worked .

What Makes You a Great Fit n

You’ll bring strong technical capability, a safety‑first mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively.

Essential skills & experience n

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- AQF3 Trade Qualification in Heavy Duty Mechanics, Auto Electrics, or Mechanical Fitting
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- Proven industry experience as a Heavy Vehicle or Plant Mechanic
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- Experience diagnosing and repairing hydraulic and low‑voltage electrical systems
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- Robust teamwork skills and a reliable, proactive work ethic
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Desirable licences (or willingness to obtain) nn
- WA HR Driver’s Licence
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- High Risk Licence – EWP
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- High Risk Licence – Dogging
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- High Risk Licence – Forklift
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Why Join Western Power? n

At Western Power, you’ll play a part in powering a cleaner energy future while building a long‑term, rewarding career. We invest in our people and support genuine career progression.

What’s in it for you n

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- Fortnightly RDO
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- Opportunity to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave per year
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- Two additional leave days annually
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- Salary packaging, discounted private health insurance & gym memberships
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- Active social club and award‑winning recognition programs
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- Over 50% of roles filled through internal career progression
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We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities.As aWORK180 -endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through ourReconciliation Action Plan andDisability Access and Inclusion Plan.

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📌 Heavy Vehicle Road Transport Mechanic (Perth)
🏢 Western Power
📍 Perth