The details:

As a Motor Mechanic, you will primarily work out of one of Council's three fleet workshops. You'll be performing daily preventative and corrective maintenance, gaining exposure to a wide range of Council's equipment including:

• light vehicles
• trucks
• heavy plant (excavators, backhoes, graders, rollers, dozers, compactors etc.) 
• other task specific equipment (wood chippers, tractors, sweepers etc.)

Your key responsibilities will include: 

• performing daily preventative and corrective maintenance 
• conducting mandatory annual safety inspections and Certificates of Inspection (where applicable) across a range of Council's assets
• undertaking regular onsite repair work and servicing as required
• providing guidance and mentorship to apprentices
• performing occasional steel fabrication and welding work 
• participating in the after hours call out roster

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Please note - we are focused on delivering on our corporate values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability, and we are seeking people who resonate with these values.

About you

Ideally you will have demonstrated experience undertaking maintenance on a range of the equipment detailed above on your resume. You'll need strong communication skills (verbal, written and numerical), excellent time management and the ability to work constructively in a team. Safety is a top priority at City of Moreton Bay, so we seek candidates who have the knowledge and physical ability to safely perform the manual tasks required in this role and have a genuine desire to contribute to a positive safety culture.

Paired with the above mentioned skills and experience we'll need you to have:

• a recognised trade certificate as a motor mechanic (heavy vehicle motor mechanic or diesel fitter qualification is highly desirable)
• a current C class drivers licence (with the ability to obtain a HR class driver's licence within 6 months)
• a Queensland Recognised Road Worthy Examiners License for Heavy Commercial - up to 16t GVM, Light Commercial and Passenger and Heavy/Light Trailers - or be willing to obtain within 12 months of appointment

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Depots have free local parking on site making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a medical and hearing assessment with an independent professional nominated by Council, and a National Criminal History Check (all at no cost to you).

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

Please note our Talent Acquisition team will be taking a break from 24th December, returning Thursday 2nd January 2025. Our careers email inbox will not be monitored during this time, but we will get back to you once we return in the new year.  

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