Mechanic - Evening

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.

About the Role

• 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

What We're Looking For
Essential Requirements

• 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

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• 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.

Working Hours

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, dne••••••••••••@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.
Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, JJo•••••@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

Click on the link to check out the Position Description

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