Heavy Vehicle Mechanic / Maintenance Coordinator | Work/Life Balance | Mareeba DepotExcellent Earning Potential | Monday to Friday | No FIFO or DIDOSafe Fleet, Maintained in our Local Workshops | Australian-Owned
Everybody knows a JJ’s Truck when they see one. .. our iconic green and gold fleet head out rain or shine for collections in your area. But did you know we have 23 divisions, 135 sites nationally, employ nearly 3000 people and operate a fleet of over 2300! We do more than collect the bin from your street; we also:
Convert waste into clean energy
Divert food waste from landfill and convert to compost
Manufacture customised waste management equipment
Asbestos removal
Refine and recycle oil
Manage and maintain our fleet in-house
Have our own bespoke technology systems
ABOUT THIS ROLE
As a JJ’s Heavy Vehicle Mechanic / Maintenance Coordinator, you will support our depot and operations in both Mareeba and Cairns. Your primary role will be overseeing the day-to-day maintenance of a small fleet of trucks, ensuring they comply within the legislation of the NHVAS. The position, while predominantly “hands-on,” will have a high level of administration duties. We are an essential services industry, offering stability to employees and reliability to our customers. You will enjoy Monday to Friday hours, no weekend work! We will work with you to ensure your work/life balance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensuring the fleet is maintained to and in compliance with Company Fleet Management Standards, with an emphasis on safety
Compliance with the Company’s Integrated Management System
Maintaining contact with regional and national fleet management
High level of interaction with contractors and suppliers
Coordination and scheduling of maintenance requirements
Management of records, planning tasks, and forecasts
General maintenance support including breakdowns, repairs, technical support, and paperwork
ABOUT YOU
Trade qualified - heavy commercial vehicles
Experience in vehicle / fleet maintenance
Good product knowledge and a sound understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems
Current HR and Forklift licence
Intermediate experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Able to successfully satisfy a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol testing
Commit to JJ’s Waste values and be willing to embrace workplace diversity
Be dedicated to achieving high standards of safety compliance
Able to provide your last 5 years’ traffic history at interview stage
BENEFITS
We appreciate there is more to life than work, we provide a variety of work options to ensure the job gets done; with competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location including:
The stability of a national, Australian family-owned and operated business with over 90 years’ experience
Work/life balance - No Weekend Work!
Essential services industry – job stability
Full-time, permanent role
$50+ per hour plus super
Flexible hours / shift times to suit your work/life balance!
18% afternoon shift loading
Regular overtime available
Company car + phone
Onsite parking
Uniforms and PPE
Local depot / workshop
Career development and growth opportunities
Introductory and ongoing training
Health-fund discounts
Salary sacrificing and novated leasing (including tools-of-the-trade)
Banking partnerships – including financial, budgeting and mortgage advice
Discounts at over 100 retailers (including groceries and fuel)
Car servicing, parts and accessories discounts – plus new car discounts
NEXT STEPS
Interested applicants should APPLY NOWDepending on the role, the recruitment process may vary slightly; this may include a phone interview, face-to-face interview, skills-based assessment, pre-employment medical, and of course, an opportunity to meet the team. To view our other vacancies or for more information about the role go to: www.jjswaste.com.au/careers
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Established in 1932, JJ’s Waste & Recycling (formerly J.J. Richards & Sons Pty Ltd) is Australia’s largest, family-owned and operated waste management company. From humble beginnings as a small family business, our team has grown across Australia, NZ & the US, and we’re passionate about effective waste management. With a dynamic attitude that values our people, their safety, and the environment. We strive for an innovative, collaborative, and high-performance culture that celebrates the contribution of every employee.
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