Group and Team City Infrastructure

Location Cleary's Gates

Employment status Permanent, Full-time

Classification Municipal Trade Level 2

Agreement Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024

Salary range $78,988 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.

Benefits

Enjoy City of Hobart employee benefits.

Above award wages and employer superannuation at 13.5%.

Permanent, full-time opportunity with a fortnightly Rostered Day Off.

About The Role Looking for a career where your skills keep a city moving? Join the City of Hobart and work on one of the most diverse fleets in Tasmania. From heavy trucks and construction equipment to agricultural machinery and specialist plant, you'll play a key role in maintaining the vehicles and equipment that deliver essential services to our community every day.

This hands-on role offers a unique mix of workshop and field-based work, giving you the opportunity to tackle a wide variety of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical challenges while working with modern diagnostic systems and equipment.

Role Accountabilities Include

Service, maintain and repair a diverse range of heavy vehicles, agricultural machinery and plant equipment.

Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical faults.

Use advanced diagnostic software and on-board monitoring systems to identify and rectify issues efficiently.

Interpret technical manuals, service information and schematics to deliver effective repair solutions.

Complete work safely and professionally in accordance with Australian Standards, Codes of Practice and industry regulations.

Learn more about the role in the position description: Position Description





About You We’re seeking a qualified Motor Mechanic with diesel expertise to join our supportive team. You’ll need a current Driver Licence, a Heavy Rigid Licence (or willingness to obtain), and a White Card.

You take pride in delivering high-quality work and enjoy solving complex technical problems and value safety, teamwork and customer service. Whether you're diagnosing faults in a heavy truck, servicing plant equipment in the workshop or responding to repairs in the field, you'll play an important role in keeping our fleet reliable, safe and ready to support the community.

Join Our Team as a Motor Mechanic – Diesel Specialist If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and work with a team that appreciates your expertise, we’d love to hear from you

About Us The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.





We Recognise Contributions To Our Workforce And Offer

Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.

Flexible work arrangements.

A wide range of leave entitlements.

Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.

Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.

Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.

An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.

Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

Equal Opportunity / Diversity Statement The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

Health and Safety & Background Checks City of Hobart has a solid commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

Application Deadline Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 8 November 2026.

Before you begin You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.

Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.

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