Are you a qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanic looking for a rewarding role with modern fleet assets, excellent work-life balance, and the opportunity to make a real impact in your local community?
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to join our Fleet & Logistics team. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for maintaining, servicing, diagnosing and repairing a diverse range of heavy vehicles including waste trucks and road sweepers through to other plant equipment to ensure our fleet remains safe, compliant and operational.
- Perform scheduled servicing, inspections, preventative maintenance
- Diagnose and repair complex hydraulic, electrical, engine, and driveline faults.
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with manufacturer specifications and Council policies.
- Maintain accurate electronic maintenance and safety records.
- Identify and report hazards, incidents, and near misses.
- Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to apprentices and team members.
- Work collaboratively to achieve team objectives and minimise vehicle downtime
- Certificate III in Automotive Engineering (Heavy Vehicle or Heavy Mobile Plant).
- Current MVRIA Mechanic's Licence.
- Current Class C Driver's Licence.
- Minimum one year post-trade experience servicing and repairing heavy vehicles.
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
- Commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship
- HR Driver's Licence.
- RMS Vehicle Examiner's Licence (Heavy Vehicles).
- Certificate III in Automotive Electrical.
- Forklift Licence.
- Dogging High Risk Work Licence.
- Experience servicing waste collection vehicles, including side and rear-loading compactors.
- Sound hydraulic and automotive electrical experience.
- Experience maintaining a diverse fleet of vehicles and plant equipment.
This is a temporary position expected to be available for up to 12 months. This role operates on an afternoon shift roster:
- Monday to Thursday: 1:00pm – 10:30pm
- First Friday: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
- Second Friday: Rostered Day Off (RDO)
Join our Team and Grow with Us!
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!
- Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
- Get your application in by 11.59pm: Monday 29th June 2026.
- Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of job ad closing.
- Package: $69,785 - $73,858 base salary, plus allowances totalling $26,003 (including afternoon shift penalties) plus 12% superannuation.
- Hours of work: Temporary Full Time with access to a 9 day fortnight.
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
Reach out to David Newell-Courtney, Coordinator Fleet, [email protected] for any job specific enquiries.
Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, [email protected] can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.
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