Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

The Role

A permanent opportunity has come available with in Ventia for a Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join our team on the Defence contract in Townsville at Lavarack Barracks.

The successful applicant will work on the vast array of Defence vehicle platforms including the new Rheinmetall transportation fleet as well as the armoured fighting vehicles like Abrams tanks, ASLAV reconnaissance vehicles and M113AS4 armoured personnel carriers.

Responsibilities

You will be conducting maintenance tasks, including technical inspection and classifications.

This may include:

Fitting and operating special test equipment, and test-drive vehicles

Repairing or replacing worn or faulty parts by removing assemblies such as engines, transmissions, differentials, or steering gear; dismantling them and checking parts, referring to manuals as necessary

Carrying out minor body repairs and minor trim repairs

Diagnosing, repair and replace engine management and fuel injection components

Testing and repairing electrical systems such as lighting, instrumentation, ignition, and electronic fuel injection

Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge

Cert III Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent

Hold a current Australian State or Territory open driver’s licence for Medium Rigid (MR) or Heavy Rigid (HR) classes of vehicles highly desirable

Possess the demonstrated ability and practical experience to inspect, repair and maintain earth moving equipment and/or military armoured vehicles highly desirable

Demonstrated ability to inspect, repair and maintain light, medium, and heavy transportation vehicles

Open and clear communication within a team environment

**You must be an Australian citizen and be eligible to hold a Defence Security Clearance

Benefits

Permanent position, long standing client contracts, offering great job stability

Excellent work/life balance, flexible working arrangements with the ability to elect for paid overtime

Economic Retention Allowance paid per fortnight

17.5% Annual leave loading

4 week’s Annual leave per annum

Work on an exciting range of Defence Vehicle fleets

Genuine career development opportunities and progression across Ventia

Supportive management and team

About Ventia

Ventia is a leading maintenance service provider supporting Australia's Defence Force (ADF). Expand your expertise on unique vehicles and equipment and collaborate with leading professionals across a range of disciplines. As part of our contract with the Australian Government Department of Defence, Ventia provide materiel maintenance support of land-based equipment for Joint Logistics Unit (JLU). 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: 158324