Heavy Vehicle Mechanic - Defence
Ventia
Posted 7 days ago
Join Ventia in a role which keeps the Australian Defence Force's wheels turning!
A great opportunity for a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to join our fully geared Defence Maintenance Contract team based at the Defence Base Workshop at Edinburgh just north of Adelaide SA.
As a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, you will conduct routine maintenance and repairs on a wide range of heavy military vehicles, including 4WD's, trucks, tracked and armoured vehicles, infantry personnel carriers and even armoured tanks!
Benefits
• $48.45 an hour plus super
• Work 38 hours per week Monday to Friday and finish at 12 pm on Fridays
• Training & Upskilling provided
• Relocation assistance for the right candidate
• Work on unique Defence vehicle and assets
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• All tools, PPE and Uniforms provided
• On-site Parking
About the role
• Conduct Maintenance tasks, including technical inspection and classification
• Repair or replace worn or faulty parts by removing assemblies such as engines, transmissions and differentials.
• Reassemble, test, clean and adjust repaired or replaces parts
• Carry out minor body repairs and minor trim repairs
• Test and repair electrical systems such as lighting, ignition and electronic fuel injection
• Inspect vehicles and issue road worthiness certificates
About you
• Cert III Heavy Vehicle Mechanic or equivalent level
• Demonstrated experience to inspect, repair and maintain Light, Medium and Heavy vehicles
• Must possess a current Australian State or Territory class C Driver's License
• You must be an Australian Citizen and able to maintain a Defence Security Clearance
About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. As an Australian Defence Force partner, Ventia works across some of Australia's newest, most unique equipment including artillery, small arms, instruments, night vision equipment, high-tech armoured vehicles, personnel carriers, and propulsion equipment.
Ventia has a proud history of partnering with the Australian Defence Force (ADF), spanning three decades. We operate in every Australian State and Territory with a 3,000-strong workforce consisting of passionate civilians and Defence Veterans.
Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
Position Reference Number: 163366
About Ventia
Ventia is one of the largest essential services providers in Australia and New Zealand. Behind the scenes, we are proud to provide the services that keep infrastructure working for our communities.
Ventia operates across a broad range of industry segments, including defence, social infrastructure, water, electricity and gas, environmental services resources, telecommunications and transport.
Our primary services include asset management, engineering and environmental services, facilities management and minor capital works.
In November 2021, we listed on the ASX and NZX under the ticker code VNT.
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