MECHANIC - HEAVY DIESEL APPRENTICE

POSITION VACANT |MECHANIC HEAVY DIESEL APPRENTICE

Grenfell is located in a picturesque valley at the foot of the Weddin Mountains. Home of fine heritage architecture as well as affordable housing, the town offers great lifestyle options.

The great outdoors teams with pioneering history, culture and social activity makes the Shire a great place to live and work.

The local Council, Weddin Shire, is seeking applications from interested persons who wish to effectively complete an apprenticeship in Heavy Commercial/Agricultural Machinery and Motor Mechanics and ensure performance of a range of maintenance and servicing activities within the Plant Workshop and at operational sites as required.

The position is part of the Office of Local Government Fresh Start program.

Key Responsibilities

Within the area of responsibility, this role is required to: 

• Effectively complete a Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology (AUR31220) during an apprenticeship of up to four years.

• Assist in the repair and maintenance of heavy plant, light fleet vehicles, light machinery and minor equipment to meet Works requirements in the workshop or at operational sites.

• Assist with periodic scheduling and record keeping of servicing.

• Ensure Workshop housekeeping, maintain tools and equipment in clean and safe manner is performed on a daily basis.

• Operate plant and equipment as required and in accordance with licensing requirements within the Council Depot or out on site.

• Assist with Workshop inventory on a regular basis, including email and phone communication to internal staff and external suppliers.

• Ensure risk assessments are completed for all activities and compliance with WHS policy, procedures, legislation and SWMS.

• Be sufficiently fit to assist with any rescue action that might be required during duty.

• Assist with the Depot and Yard duties.

• Undertake ad hoc duties as required to contribute to the achievement of the workshop, depot and yard initiatives.

Essential requirements

• C Class Driver's License (Provisional Licence is acceptable)

Intending applicants should be able to meet the requirements set out in the position description available on Council's website http://www.weddin.nsw.gov.au/council/employment or by contacting Human Resources on 02 6343 1212.

Condition of employment

• Trainee rate of pay in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.
• Satisfactory health assessment, drug and alcohol screening, police and working with children check is a pre-requisite to an offer of employment.
• Appointment to the position will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award and Council’s salary structure.

Inquiries

Further information and/or a Position Description is available on Council’s website at www.weddin.nsw.gov.au or by contacting Human Resources on (02) 63431212.

Applications

Applications, addressed to the General Manager, should be submitted by 5:00pm on Tuesday 10 June 2025. 

Note: Applications for the position should address all Essential Criteria listed in the position description.