Light Vehicle Mechanic | Upskill to Heavy Vehicles | Job Stability | Career Progression

Excellent Earning Potential | Monday to Friday | No FIFO or DIDO | Mount Isa Depot

Work/Life Balance | Safe Fleet, Maintained in our Local Workshop | Australian-Owned

Everybody knows a JJ’s Truck when they see one . . . our iconic green and gold fleet head out rain or shine for collections in your area.

But did you know we have 23 divisions, 135 sites nationally, employ nearly 3000 people and operate a fleet of over 2300!

We do more than collect the bin from your street we also; convert waste into clean energy, divert food waste from landfill and convert to compost, manufacture customised waste management equipment, asbestos removal, refine and recycle oil, manage and maintain our fleet inhouse and have our own bespoke technology systems.

Our teams include Drivers/Operators, Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, Customer Service, Operations, Finance, IT/Digital, Environment, Engineering, Industrial Chemists, Safety, Administration and much more . . .

With so much opportunity, what is your career path?

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Ready to take your skills to the next level? Join our team as a Light Vehicle Mechanic and gain valuable experience working on Heavy Vehicles.

We’ll support your upskilling journey every step of the way—providing the training, mentoring, and resources you need to become Heavy Vehicle certified.

You will report to the Workshop Manager and will be conducting all facets of preventative maintenance and repair of heavy rigid vehicles including brakes, steering, suspension, hydraulics, and fabrication.

We are an essential services industry, offering stability to employees and reliability to our customers.

You will enjoy family friendly hours – no more DIDO or FIFO, as well as excellent earning potential.

We will work with you to ensure you get Work/Life Balance and career progression.

The successful candidate must be willing to undergo12 months onsite training to complete AURSS00036 Heavy Commercial Vehicle Skill Set for Light Vehicle Technicians. Upon completing the training, you will receive an increase on your base hourly rate.

ABOUT YOU

Have trade qualifications as a Light Vehicle Mechanic – with desire to upskill to a Heavy Commercial Vehicle

Manual car licence

HR licence (preferred, not essential)

Forklift licence (preferred, not essential

Have a good mechanical aptitude

Demonstrate a professional and outcome focus

Work well individually and as part of a team

Demonstrate an exceptional eye for detail

Complete pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol testing

Want to be part of a culture of learning and continuous improvement

Be dedicated and reliable; we are an essential services industry

Demonstrate the ability to build rapport and relationships with all stakeholders

Be dedicated to achieving high standards of safety compliance and customer service

BENEFITS

We appreciate there is more to life than work, we provide a variety of work options to ensure the job gets done; with competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location including:

Upskill from LV Mechanic

Work/life balance - No Weekend Work!

Full-time, permanent role

$50 per hour plus super

Any overtime paid at double-time

Onsite parking | Uniforms and PPE

Local depot / workshop - Mt Isa

No FIFO or DIDO

Career development and growth opportunities | Introductory and ongoing training

Remote Area Benefits

Health-fund discounts

Corporate Health and Fitness Program - Fitness Passport

Salary sacrificing and novated leasing (including tools-of-the-trade)

Banking partnerships – including financial, budgeting and mortgage advice

Discounts at over 100 retailers (including groceries and fuel)

Car servicing, parts and accessories discounts – plus new car discounts

The stability of a national, Australian family owned and operated business with over 90 years’ experience

NEXT STEPS

Click APPLY to submit your application or call Alyssa on 0487 876 877 for a confidential discussion.

Depending on the role, the recruitment process may vary slightly; this may include a phone interview, face-to-face interview, skills-based assessment, pre-employment medical and of course, an opportunity to meet the team.

To view our other vacancies or more information about the role go to: www.jjswaste.com.au/careers

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Established in 1932, JJ’s Waste & Recycling (formerly J.J. Richards & Sons Pty Ltd) is Australia’s largest, family-owned and operated waste management company.

From humble beginnings as a small family business, our team has grown across Australia, NZ & the US, and we’re passionate about effective waste management.

With a dynamic attitude that values our people, their safety and the environment. We strive for an innovative, collaborative, and high-performance culture that celebrates the contribution of every employee.

No agencies please, we’ve got this one covered! Unsolicited communication will result in the forfeiture of any engagement or partnership.