Great team. Varied machinery. Work that keeps our community moving. Are you a skilled mechanic who enjoys solving problems, getting hands-on and keeping vehicles and machinery running at their best? Looking for a role where your expertise is valued and no two days are quite the same? The Shire of Augusta Margaret River is looking for an experienced and motivated Mechanic to join our Infrastructure Workshop team! Bring your mechanical know-how to a role where you'll work across a diverse fleet, tackle a variety of maintenance challenges and help keep essential Shire services moving.
About the role
From routine servicing to complex fault diagnosis, you'll play a key role in maintaining the Shire's fleet, plant and equipment to keep our operations running safely and efficiently. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Service, maintain and repair Shire light vehicles, plant and equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical faults, identify solutions and carry out quality repairs.
- Collaborate with fellow mechanics to service and repair heavy plant.
- Maintain tools, equipment and workshop facilities in a safe, clean and serviceable condition.
- Follow all occupational safety and health requirements and promote secure work practices.
- Provide inductions on the safe operation and maintenance of plant and equipment.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and provide professional customer service in line with the Shire's Customer Service Charter.
About you
- A Mechanical Trade Certificate .
- Strong experience servicing and maintaining light vehicles.
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose faults and recommend effective solutions for plant and equipment.
- The ability to work independently, manage your workload and deliver results with limited supervision.
- Sound technical and operational judgement, particularly when it comes to maintenance and safety.
- The ability to provide inductions on the safe operation and maintenance of plant and equipment.
- Experience supervising or mentoring an apprentice or trainee.