The Client

Our client specializes in major mechanical, fabrication and vehicle body repair, overhauls, rebuilds and major accessory fit outs of trucks mainly used in the mining industry that include Explosive Trucks, Tipper Trucks and Water Carts.

Our client has recently been awarded several ongoing contracts and are seeking to expand their Bibra Lake workshop team of Tradesmen where they are seeking experienced Trade Qualified Light Vehicle Mechanic that can also work in Truck Accessory Fitting.

Working Hours & Location

Location: Bibra Lake

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Standard Working Hours: 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM

The Job

As the job title suggest we are seeking a trade qualified Light Vehicle Mechanic that also has experience in Vehicle Accessory Fitting. The workshop supervisor estimates that your time divided between the 2 disciplines will be;

Mechanical – 50%

Truck Accessory Fitting – 50%

Mechanical

The main responsibilities of the role in relation to mechanical will cover the companies Ute Fleet as well as assisting Heavy Vehicle Mechanics in Truck service and repair. Some of the mechanical work the successful candidate will be conducting includes;

Minor & Major Service & Repair of Ute Fleet

Truck Minor & Major Service & Repair

Fuel Systems – Pumps & Injectors

Lubrication Systems

Cooling Systems

Alternators & Starter Motors

Drivelines

Axles & Wheel Ends

Suspension

Steering

Chassis Work

Truck Accessory Fitting

When working in the Truck Accessory Fitting, you will be conducting a wide variety of work that ranges across the following on trucks

Trucks - New & Used

Accessory Fit Out – Bull Bars, Steps, Trays, Lights & Exhausts

Major Plant Fit Out – Explosive Plant, Tippers & Tanks

The majority of the work will be fitting truck accessories that can cover standard accessories through to larger projects such as fitting side tippers through to explosive plant. The projects can cover the following;

Bull Bars

Trays

Steps

Electronic Components – Radios, Lights, GPPS, Plant Controls, Tray Mounted Hydraulics Levers

Exhaust Systems

Hose Reels

Haulage Tippers

Explosive Plant

Tanks

The Candidate

We are seeking a qualified Light Vehicle Mechanic that has the following;

At least 2 Years post trade experience working as a Light Vehicle Mechanic

Has experience in Vehicle Accessory Fitting as part of their responsibilities in past roles as a LV Mechanic

Has exposure to Diesel Engines

Not required but desired – Mechanical Experience on Trucks

High on our list are candidates that consider themselves above average in their technical abilities as a mechanic as well as been able to pick up new skills quickly. Your attitude and work ethic will be a focus where we are seeking candidates that possess the following;

Have a positive attitude possessing initiative, intelligence and good organisational skills

Conducts themselves in a highly professional manner at all times in a workshop environment

Be reliable, punctual and have a great work ethic

Be physically fit with the ability to undertake physically demanding tasks

Be safety conscious

Take pride in your work

Have contactable references

Remuneration

Depending on your qualifications, experience and skills the pay rates will be between;

$40.00 to $50.00 Per hour (Flat)

+ Super

Paid Weekly

Outlook for Temp to Perm

How to Apply

Please apply via seek.