Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
COLAS Australia, a leader in the Road Construction and Maintenance Industry, continues to expand its operations throughout Australia and New Zealand as a company which is now supported locally by over 700 employees, across 15 work sites in 5 states. Colas is a subsidiary of the Bouygues Group which includes over 200,000 staff worldwide.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to join our team on a full-time basis. This role will be based near Hervey Bay however you will be required to travel between workshops located in Caloundra and Rockhampton along with service calls as required.
Reporting to the Workshop & Equipment Manager, you will be responsible for the servicing, repairs and maintenance of the Company’s plant, heavy vehicles and equipment including scheduled maintenance, preventive maintenance, repairs and responding to breakdowns.
Key responsibilities for this role include:
- Complete scheduled services and maintenance activities in accordance with designated schedules
- Perform routine repairs to plant and equipment
- Conduct safety checks and complete Damage Reports
- Repair faulty or damaged mechanical parts
- Record repairs and faults in maintenance register as needed
- Maintain critical spares inventory
- Report near miss and incidents, complete investigations and implement corrective actions in a timely manner
- Ensure safety of other employees, contractors or members of the public whilst carrying out duties
- Participate in risk management and hazard identification processes
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Previous experience as a Qualified Mechanic
- Forklift Licence- highly regarded
- Be a team player and have a “can do” attitude
- Have proven problem solving & organisational skills
- Be reliable and able to work unsupervised
- Knowledge of WHS&E practices
At COLAS Australia our people are vital to our success. Our employees make us different and set us apart from our competitors. Our goal is to attract, retain and develop visionary, talented, and passionate individuals. Our people are central to everything we do.
The successful applicant will be rewarded with:
- A competitive hourly rate + Allowances
- Tablet + Phone
- Corporate Fitness Program + discounts on healthy foods, active wear, supplements, self-care products + more!
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Life insurance & health care benefits
- Employee recognition & assistance programs
“Colas Australia are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander & people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply”
Successful candidates will be contacted via phone.
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