Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanics

• Join a high-performing team in a well-established organisation!
• Attractive rates circa $45 - $55 per hour + super and additional allowances
• Ongoing professional development on offer + all the PPE and tools you need to thrive in this role

Founded in 1971, URM has come a long way since its humble beginnings as a single garbage collection vehicle. We have built a solid foundation, and our superior performance has helped us become one of Australia's largest privately owned resource recovery and recycling companies. We are proud to be recognised as an industry leader, earning a reputation for our unrivalled drive to achieve excellence in the services we offer.

Currently, we employ over 350 dedicated team members and operate a collection fleet of over 350 vehicles, in addition to operating multiple processing facilities and assisting numerous partners in implementing sustainable environmental solutions.

The Opportunity

We now have the opportunity for multiple Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanics to join our team across Greater Sydney on a full-time basis. In this role, you will be part of a team reporting to the depot supervisor, and area manager, and will be servicing, maintaining and repairing our fleet of waste and recycling trucks.

We have a variety of workshops across Sydney, and we are looking for mechanics to join us at our Auburn, Banksmeadow, Cromer, and Brookvale locations.

Our standard work hours are Monday-Friday, with a 10 hour shift between 5am-5pm, flexible to suit your needs and lifestyle.

In this role, you will be:

• Performing daily maintenance works
• Working as a team to complete full services
• Conducting repairs as needed
• Conducting emergency repairs in the workshop and on-site as needed

You'll be great in this role because:

To thrive in this role, you will need to have a minimum Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanic Technology with experience as a Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic. Ideally, you will have previous experience in the waste industry, but if not, we will provide you with all the required training to repair and maintain our waste trucks in line with safety requirements. Safety is of utmost importance to us, and we are seeking someone who can follow instructions and ensure our safety protocols and procedures are adhered to.

We are looking for individuals who are eager to get stuck into work and get things done. You will be able to effectively assess complications with our waste trucks, know what to do to fix it and be confident to make the repair. As we work in teams and collaborate together to service and repair waste trucks, you will be able to clearly communicate what you’re doing with your team, and be able to communicate timelines with your supervisor and drivers.

Please note that drug and alcohol screening is mandatory for compliance and safety requirements. Therefore, you must be comfortable completing these checks as part of your pre-employment checks and ongoing employment with URM Group.

What you will receive from URM Environmental Services:

This role comes with an attractive rate circa $45 - $55 per hour + super and ongoing opportunities for overtime hours to increase your take-home pay. You will also have access to fantastic benefits, including:

• Full uniform and PPE provided
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Paid weekly, each Friday
• Night shift loading is available

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