The opportunity 

Right now, we have an opportunity for a Mechanical Tradesperson Grade 1-3 to join our Maintenance and Delivery team in Dubbo. 

In this role you will undertake maintenance and repairs on a range of plant items, vehicles and mechanical equipment. You’ll have no hesitation taking on duties involving installation, maintenance, repairs, commissioning, and modification of complex machinery driven by hydraulic/pneumatic principles. 

We provide an inclusive and collaborative space to develop your skills and share your knowledge across the team. Therefore, there may be occasions where you may be required to supervise apprentices or staff assisting other mechanics across the area. 

Mechanical Tradesperson Grade 1-3 is multi-graded. The starting grade is assigned based on demonstrated skills and experience. Progression through the grades is automatic provided the employee can demonstrate they have the skills and capabilities required for the next grade. 

What you will be involved in  

You will safely undertake a range of duties to maintain and repair plant items, vehicles and mechanical equipment. 

You will perform a wide range of routine and complex labouring/ manual tasks, including the use of a variety of small plant and powered and non-powered hand tools, to assist with the completion of work activities. Work is completed under limited supervision and may be done in a team environment or independently. 

You will conduct safety checks on all plant used, complete basic maintenance such as refuelling and checking fluid and maintain records and reports to ensure the safe use of plant items 

You will solve routine problems that arise, referring to standard guidelines and manuals and collaborate with supervisors and managers to resolve complex problems to ensure risks are minimised and work goals are achieved. 

You will provide guidance to team members, including apprentices/trainees, leading the work output of a small unit as required, to develop capability and ensure team tasks are completed effectively. 

You will understand and maintain knowledge of WHS legislation, policies and procedures, assessing and controlling risks, record management and industry requirements to minimise risk and model safe work behaviour. 

About you  

You are an ambitious, collaborative and qualified mechanical tradesperson who enjoys working autonomously. 

You have good problem-solving skills and fault diagnosis skills and you’re proactive in dealing with customer complaints by being effective and efficient in your approach. 

With a strong focus on safety, you have the ability to identify, communicate and report environmental hazards in the workplace and understand the quality requirements of the tasks to be performed within this position. 

It is essential that you have trade qualifications as an Automotive Vehicle Mechanic with high exposure and experience working with Heavy Vehicles & Plant 

You hold a current Construction Industry White Card and a current unrestricted NSW Motor Vehicle driver’s licence. 

A Medium Rigid (MR) or Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver’s Licence would be viewed favourably. 

You must have a willingness to undertake any legislated or internal licensing or ticketing requirements as directed. 

Experience in welding and metal fabrication will be highly desirable. 

TfNSW take the WH&S and the management of fatigue of our employees seriously therefore to be eligible for this role it is a requirement that you must reside within a reasonable distance from your identified Headquarters/Depot.