DFES are looking for a qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic.

Permanent Appointment

About the Role

We are looking for a committed Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join our Fleet and Appliance team who ensure our fire trucks and appliances are kept in safe working order so our firefighters can attend emergency incidents and keep the community safe.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Service, repair and maintain firefighting and emergency vehicles, equipment such as aerial appliances and hand-held firefighting equipment.
• Provide technical advice and training to ensure the safety of staff and the community.
• Undertake paid, on-the-job training.
• Ensure compliance documentation and record keeping such as worksheets, inspection forms and fault reports are completed accurately and timely.

Leadership Behaviours are applicable to this role, and you are expected to demonstrate the relevant behaviours aligned to the context of Personal Leadership. Additional details on expected behaviours are attached.

What we can offer

• Permanent appointment.
• Career development and stability.
• A 9-day working fortnight.
• Free parking.
• Access to leave entitlements, including parental leave.
• Excellent team and safe working environment.
• Potential to earn more than the annual salary by taking part in out of hours emergency incidents.

Skills and Requirements

• Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology.
• Possession of a current unrestricted heavy rigid (HR) licence which must remain valid for the duration of employment.
• Strong safety focus with the ability to work in a team environment.
• A committed and driven attitude and strong work ethic.
• Exceptional diagnostic & troubleshooting/interpretive skills.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical.

More about the job

Visit the Emergency Fleet Technicians web page to find out more about the team or contact Terence Evangelista, A/Maintenance Manager on 0437 571 590 or email terence.evangelista@dfes.wa.gov.au.

How to Apply 

Click on ‘Apply’, follow the steps ensure to attach the required documents listed below.

OR

Email jobs@dfes.wa.gov.au and attach the required documents listed below.

Required Documents to Attach

• Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology.
• Evidence (copy) of your current unrestricted heavy rigid (HR) licence.
• A current CV demonstrating your relevant knowledge, skills and experiences that align to the attached Job Description Form (JDF), listing contact details for two referees.

Note: All the required documents listed above must be attached as part of your application to be considered for the position.

For more details, please click on the attached Applicant Information Pack and if you need help lodging your application, contact jobs@dfes.wa.gov.au.

Please do not send your application to Terence or seek their assistance with lodging your application.

Please Note:

• All Essential Criteria listed in the Job Description Form will be assessed during the course of the selection process.
• Referees may be contacted at any stage during the process.
• Ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application before 4:00pm (AWST).
• Any late applications submitted will not be accepted.
• An executive search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment to this role.

This selection process may be used to fill other similar at level vacancies that arise and will be valid until exhausted or a decision is made to readvertise. Applicants deemed suitable but not recommended, may be considered for those roles.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application and throughout the recruitment process. All information provided is private and confidential and will only be used to provide reasonable adjustments. Please contact us at jobs@dfes.wa.gov.au.

Eligibility To Apply

You must be an Australian Citizen or hold permanent residency.

About DFES

To learn more about DFES and what we have to offer, visit our website  or follow us on LinkedIn .

National Police Certificate

A condition of employment for new employees of DFES is that a current National Police Certificate (less than 3 months old) is provided prior to commencement.  

Choice of Super

The Fire and Emergency Services (Superannuation Fund) Regulations 1986, prevents DFES from offering choice of super for permanent appointments. Those appointed permanently, only have the following two options:

• Remain with their existing GESB Superannuation account; or
• Join the Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Fund (Click here for more information).

Those appointed on a fixed term contract do have choice of super, however if converted to permanent, employees will need to choose one on the two options listed above.

DFES Supports Diversity and Inclusion

DFES supports inclusion and diversity and advocates the value of inclusiveness where all DFES personnel are encouraged to contribute fully and are recognised and valued for their differences in an environment that is free from discrimination and the negative effects of bias, both conscious and unconscious.

People from culturally diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal Australians and people with a disability are encouraged to apply. DFES may prioritise recruitment decisions based on the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).