Fire Vehicle Repairer

Ongoing Full Time (9-day fortnight)

• Four positions available (2 x Heavy Vehicle / Diesel Mechanic and 2 x Auto-Electrician)
• Grade : Fire Vehicle Repairer - Award Rate : $1,370.70 per week (Level 1) to $1,576.30 per week (Level 4), plus a Tool Allowance of $35.40 per week. (A Fire Equipment Allowance of $92.20 per week will be payable after 12 months continuous satisfactory service.)
• A Heavy Vehicle Inspectors Allowance of $2.54 per day is paid to employees who have successfully completed the Transport RMS training course and issued with a Heavy Vehicle Inspectors Number
• Location : Greenacre
• About the role
• Maintain and repair all vehicles and appliances associated with the operation of FRNSW.
• Undertake diagnostic testing of vehicles to identify faults or maintenance issues and undertake repairs designed to return vehicles to operational service
• Ensure that all vehicle systems and components are maintained to the required operational and safety standards
• Assist in improving and developing specialised systems and enhancements
• Undertake servicing and repairs on aerial appliances
• Utilise FRNSW systems to monitor scheduled servicing and for the entry of data associated with specific repairs
• What we can offer
• A clean working environment
• Genuine work-life balance
• Modern buildings and facilities
• Supportive team environment
• Free on-site gym and parking
• Partnership with Fitness Passport for ongoing staff and their families to access more than 390 gyms and pools at a discounted rate
• Study assistance for approved courses
• Ongoing training and development
• About you
• Experience in the repair and maintenance of vehicles, ideally heavy vehicles
• Team player
• Strong problem solver
• Essential Requirements
• Relevant Mechanical or Auto Electrical trade qualifications with Motor Vehicle Trade Persons Certificate
• Hold or willingness to obtain a HR driving licence

Please note : The role holder is required to work in accordance with a roster system, requiring shift work, overtime, on-call and some interstate travel for up to a week at a time

For more information on the role, please view the Role Description.

Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact Neil Leishman, Maintenance Controller on (02) 9742 7356.

FRNSW is one of the world's largest urban fire and rescue services and is the busiest in Australia. Our overriding purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life, and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, property, environment and economy of NSW. We are prepared for anything - helping anyone, anywhere, anytime.

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