Heavy Vehicle
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Join to apply for the Heavy Vehicle & Plant Mechanic role at Careers at Council Location: Lithgow, New South WalesJob Type: Full‑timeHours: 38 per weekSalary: $1,273.24 – $1,447.91 per week (inclusive of market premium allowance) Opportunity Lithgow City Council invites a suitably qualified Heavy Vehicle & Plant Mechanic to join our team. The successful candidate will report to the Leading Hand Mechanic and support scheduled maintenance and repair works for the Council’s light and heavy fleet and plant infrastructure. Responsibilities include maintaining mobile and fixed plant equipment, fault finding and diagnostics, and working to prevent unexpected breakdowns. Responsibilities Provide input into and undertake planned and reactive maintenance to approved plant and fleet specifications Respond in a timely manner and investigate causes of breakdowns, resolve problems Conduct plant and fleet inspections, fault finding and installations Proactively participate in operational meetings and training programs Ensure all workshop equipment is maintained in good working order and is tested/certified at required intervals Repair and maintain a wide range of vehicles in a variety of locations Conduct both planned and reactive maintenance within Council’s WHS procedures, adopting SWMS and risk assessments Qualifications Trade certificate and licence in Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology RMS safety check qualifications (ASCIS examiner) Minimum 2 years experience in mechanical maintenance, repair and problem‑solving Working knowledge of mechanical workshop activities (lathe, machining, oxy‑cutting, welding, etc.) Well‑developed analytical skills and an innovative, flexible approach to fault finding and maintenance Strong communication skills to liaise with Council staff, contractors and suppliers Availability for an “on‑call” roster for out‑of‑hours mechanical breakdowns as required NSW Class Medium Rigid (MR) Driver’s Licence Demonstrated understanding of Work Health & Safety Commitment to the principles of honesty and integrity Ideal Candidate NSW Class Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver’s Licence RMS safety check qualifications (HVAIS examiner) Previous local government experience working in a mechanical workshop Basic computer skills (email, Microsoft Office, and related systems) Salary and Benefits Between $1,273.24 and $1,447.91 per week (inclusive of market premium allowance) Permanent full‑time position 38 hours per week Ongoing learning and development opportunities Work/life balance with a rostered day off every second week APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Monday 19 January 2026 at 4pm AEST. To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered. Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process. Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre‑employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia. Applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen, a permanent resident, or have the right to live and work in Australia. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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