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Position Title

Workshop Mechanic

Position Number

WU10306

Department

Works & Utilities

Classification

Level 2, Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream C) Award 2017 and Winton Shire Council Enterprise Bargain Agreement 2023 as varied ($84,026.80 per annum).

Terms of employment

Full time

Supporting documents

Employee Code of Conduct

Workplace Health & Safety Responsibilities

Winton Shire Council Drug and Alcohol Policy

Winton Shire Council’s Corporate Values are:

Accountability:

The ethical concept associated with responsibility, enforcement, blameworthiness, transparent process, liability, and other terms associated with being answerable for the trust that is bestowed by those whom we serve.

Effectiveness:

The idea of carrying out a program or process that is entirely adequate to accomplish the purpose that has been identified as a goal or aspiration.

Efficiency:

The concept that in the process of pursuing or effecting any program, procedures, or task where all wastage is minimised.

Sustainability:

Is the capacity to maintain a certain process or state indefinitely? When applied in an economic context, a business is sustainable if it has accepted its practices for the use of renewable resources and is accountable for the environmental impact of its activities.

Meaningful Community Engagement:

Encompasses the principle of seeking the views and opinions of the Community. This is to be through an effective committee system and public consultation process as part of Council’s decision making methodology.

Good Governance:

This describes the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented (or not implemented), hereby, public institutions conduct public affairs, manage public resources, and guarantee the realisation of human rights. Good governance accomplishes this in a manner essentially free of abuse and corruption and with due regard for the rule of law.

Ethical and Legal Behaviour:

Ethical behaviour is characterised by honesty, fairness, and equity in all interpersonal relationships. Ethical behaviour respects the dignity, diversity and rights of individuals and groups of people. When coupled with legal behaviours there is an expectation that there will be a penalty for conduct that breaches any law statute or regulation.

Organisational relationships

Reports to:

Directly: Workshop Manager

Indirectly: Director of Works

Supervision of:

Apprentices in conjunction with the workshop supervisor

Internal Liaisons

All Departments of Council when applicable

External liaisons

Winton Shire Community at large, Suppliers and Contractors

Position objectives

To provide effective and efficient assistance in the workshop when undertaking services, maintenance and repairs to Council-owned plants and equipment.

Diagnose vehicles based on observational and mechanical testing as well as information provided by the employee reporting.

To undertake duties and responsibilities including operating various plants and equipment; and

Complete and maintain accurate service and administrative records in compliance with corporate record-keeping requirements.

Qualifications/Licences/Tickets required

The following qualifications and licences are desired:

Mandatory

Clear Australian Federal Police Check.

Hold and maintain a “C” Class Manual Driver’s Licence.

Trade Certificate or Tradesperson Rights Certificate in Engineering Tradesperson (Mechanical) or Diesel Fitter Certificate.

Construction White Card.

Desirable

Possession of HR Licence.

Possession of MR Licence.

Possession of Forklift ticket.

Possession of Elevated Work Platform (EWP) Licence.

Experience working in a workshop and/or Local Government environment.

Air-conditioning competencies.

Welding qualifications.

Experience in the use of diagnostic equipment.

Possession of overhead crane competencies.

Additional requirements and working conditions

The following requirements and working conditions will be necessary in this role:

Ability to work as a team member and contribute to team outcomes.

Work within this area may involve manual labourer and work in extreme heat.

The Council Employee Code of Conduct applies to this position.

Travel within the shire area may be required for work and training purposes.

Workshop environment and visits to field sites as required.

Physically fit to work with heavy machinery.

Statement of key responsibilities and duties

The following key responsibilities may be modified from time to time to ensure the expected outcomes are coordinated with Council’s operational and corporate plans.

The following key responsibilities may be modified from time to time to ensure the expected outcomes are coordinated with Council’s operational and corporate plans.

Specific task allocation will be at the discretion of the manager/supervisor in accordance with work activities being performed

The key responsibilities of the position are:

Undertake scheduled maintenance services to vehicles and plant as checklist, observing all specifications and standards.

Undertake emergency service repairs to other plants and related equipment.

Undertake diagnostic fault finding on various plants and equipment.

Install machine parts as required.

Undertake programmed inspections as per job sheets.

Advise Workshop Supervisor of warranty issues with plant and equipment.

Research parts required and advise Stores Officer for ordering.

Maintain plant and equipment services operation records.

Undertake administration tasks as necessary to support workshop operations.

Assist with Workshop housekeeping.

Assist with machinery/plant cleaning.

Maintain storage and stocking of products in a safe manner within the workshop

Participate in training as required.

Work well with internal and external customers.

Relieve Workshop Supervisor in an Acting capacity as required.

Assist other sections and departments as requested when called upon.

Undertake training of allocated staff and apprentices as required.

Key selection criteria

The applicant’s suitability for this role will be assessed against the following competencies:

Selection Criteria 1

Demonstrated experience in all aspects of general Diesel Fitting and/or Mechanic duties including the ability to work effectively and efficiently unsupervised.

Selection Criteria 2

Sound written and verbal communication skills as well as a proven ability to maintain confidentiality.

Selection Criteria 3

Demonstrated experience working within a small team to achieve personal and team goals.

Selection Criteria 4

Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to safe working practices and willingness to undertake training in certain areas to the benefit of the organisation (for example refrigerated gas training)

Selection Criteria 5

Excellent time management and effective organisational skills, with the ability to think laterally, work under pressure and achieve work deadlines in an environment of competing priorities.

Other relevant information

The selected applicant will be required to supply a Criminal History Check with reimbursement costs to be provided by Council.

This position will be subject to a minimum probationary period of three (3) months. The applicant’s employment will undergo a review at the end of the probationary period and a recommendation will be made to the Chief Executive Officer regarding permanent employment in the position.

The selected applicant may be required to provide Winton Shire Council with a recent photograph of the person, at the time of the person’s induction, for the purpose of creating a Winton Shire Council Employee Identity Card. Under [s 138A] of the Queensland Local Government Act 2009 the employee has a legal obligation to hand any such identity card/s back to the employer within twenty-one days of termination of employment unless the employee has a reasonable excuse.

In the event of organisational change or restructure, Council may require employees to undertake other roles for which they are qualified and capable of performing.