Trade Roles

• 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
• 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.

About us:

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.

Visit our Careers Page to learn more about Fire and Rescue NSW.

Our commitment to diversity:

Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire and Rescue NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve.

We welcome people with diverse experience, skills and backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.

If you are a person with disability and require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the FRNSW Talent Acquisition Team by email at recruitment@fire.nsw.gov.au

How to apply:

To be considered for this role, please provide an up-to-date resume and cover letter which details your skills and experience, and your interest in the role.

Applications close: 11.55pm Wednesday, 20 November 2024

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type which become available over the next 18 months.