Lithgow City Council

Mechanic

The Opportunity

Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified Mechanic to join their team.

Reporting to the Leading Hand Mechanic, you will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of Council's vehicles, machinery and plant. The main duties of this position will involve repairs, maintenance and servicing on a range of Council vehicles, including Council’s  light vehicles, trucks and heavy earth moving vehicles, minor plan and workshop equipment.

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Repair and maintenance of a wide range of vehicles
• Repair and maintenance of minor plant and workshop equipment
• Monitoring of the condition of machines and vehicles
• Installation and removal of vehicle accessories, including two-way radios etc
• Fabrication and welding, as required
• Operation and maintenance of specialised equipment, including lifting and welding equipment and tools
• Assist in the provision of on the job training of Apprentices, as required

For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please CLICK HERE for the complete Position Description. 

About you

The successful candidates will meet the following criteria:

• Trade licenced qualification in Motor Mechanics, Plant Mechanics, Heavy Vehicle Mechanics or Automotive Engineering 
• Demonstrated experience and sound knowledge in mechanical maintenance and repairs
• Class MR Drivers Licence or willing to obtain 
• Minimum two years’ experience as a licenced mechanic
• Demonstrated understanding of Work Health & Safety
• Commitment to the principals of honesty and integrity

In addition, an ideal candidate would have: 

• Knowledge of diesel engines
• Demonstrated mechanic experience on trucks, machinery and plant
• HC Truck drivers licence
• WHS Induction for General Construction Ticket (Whitecard)

Salary and Benefits

If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your  career, this is the role for you.

• Between $1,142.50 and $1,263.25 per week, depending on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Permanent full-time position
• 38 hours per week
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every 2nd week. 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Tuesday 20 May 2025 at 4pm AEST.

Please note: To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.

Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.

You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Lithgow City Council

The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west. 

The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.

Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations. 

The guiding principles of integrity, resilience, respect and accountability define how Lithgow City Council strengthen its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. For further details on Council's values, please visit https://council.lithgow.com