Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Residential - Tom Price
Full time, Ongoing
Starting  salary -  $78,239.20 p.a. 
Negotiable, dependent on skills and experience

Significant accommodation assistance is available to eligible employees. A relocation package may be available with this role.

The Shire of Ashburton serves communities across a vast region in the Pilbara, Western Australia. The region is known for mining, agriculture and fishing, and for its rugged, ancient landscape. Tom Price is WA’s highest town, located right on the edge of the state’s second largest national park, Karijini.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Shire is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic. This position is responsible for ensuring all Shire of Ashburton vehicles, plant and machinery are kept in a serviceable and roadworthy condition and the workshop is safe, secure, and clean. The Shire owns a range of assets, including a motor vehicle fleet, waste trucks, earthmoving equipment and fixed plant which require regular, scheduled maintenance as well as breakdown repairs as required.

Our ideal candidate will be trade certified and have experience in a similar role, with welding & fabrication included. Some overnight travel between Shire towns will be required from time to time. Previous experience with auto electrical, waste trucks and working/driving in remote areas will be highly regarded.

This position offers a competitive remuneration package and six weeks’ annual leave. All terms and conditions are as per the Shire of Ashburton Enterprise Agreement 2017.

For further information regarding this exciting opportunity, please contact Mark Reid, Fleet Manager on (08) 9188 5502.

Applicants must apply online

It is recommended that you review the application attachments for this position, prior to applying. 

To apply for this role, all you need to do is send us your current resume and a covering letter of no more than two pages, outlining how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this position.

Please refer to the attached Position Description.

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Applicants should have their documents ready to attach prior to applying.

Applications will be received until 9:00 AM on Monday 30 September 2019.

The Shire of Ashburton is committed to diversity and strongly encourages candidates from different cultural, gender and age backgrounds to apply.

Please Note:  Canvassing of Councillors or Shire Employees will disqualify. The successful candidate is required to obtain relevant police checks and to provide evidence of all claimed qualifications prior to commencing employment. We strongly encourage candidates to apply for a National Police Check upon job application.