Diesel Mechanic

The City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE) is a welcoming, liveable City: made by people.   PAE acknowledges that we are on the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains.  Their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land are of continuing importance today.  We work Better Together to deliver meaningful outcomes, we Grow & Improve our work every day, to ensure we Make a Difference for our community.  Our organisational values underpin our constructive culture and our vision for PAE is a welcoming, liveable city, made by people.  With a diverse population of 139,000 residents, including families who have lived here for generations and more than a third of residents born overseas, we celebrate our differences while working together to create a dynamic, thriving, and connected city. You will be part of a team that values equity and belonging, participation, sustainability, integrity, and transformative action. Our goal is to foster a workplace culture that is fair, equitable, discrimination-free and safe for everyone. Your contributions will directly impact our goals of creating a thriving community, developing a prosperous economy, establishing a clean and green city, and building places for people. Diversity at the City of PAE means a workplace where individuals are recognised, respected, and engaged in ways that develop and harness everyone’s strengths.  We provide excellent working conditions with job security, flexible working arrangements and support for professional development. 🔧 Be the driving force that keeps our fleet on the road!We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to join our City Assets team as a Diesel Mechanic. In this role you will play a key part in supporting the maintenance standards of our Fleet and Equipment and contributing to community safety during extreme weather events. Key responsibilities of the position include: Maintain and repair Council’s fleet of heavy and light vehicles, plant, equipment, pumping stations, and mechanical infrastructure.Diagnose and rectify faults across hydraulic, pneumatic, and auto-electrical systems.Participate in a 24-hour pumping station call-out and maintenance roster.Operate and maintain plant, equipment, and tools required for the role.The successful applicant will have: An Australian recognised trade certificate as a Diesel Mechanic or equivalent. Current unrestricted Driver’s Licence of MR or higher is essential.Extensive experience servicing and repairing major and minor plant, vehicles, and equipment.Skilled in auto-electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, including fault diagnosis and troubleshooting.Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role is desirable.Ability to assess mechanical problems and carry out accurate repairs.Strong customer service skills to gather information for effective fault assessment.Welding and fabrication experience is desirable.Advanced knowledge of mechanical principles and demonstrated technical competence.Solid understanding of heavy and light vehicle, plant, and equipment maintenance and repair.Knowledge of safe machinery and plant operation, including handling of hazardous materials.Understanding of green fleet servicing and maintenance requirements is desirable.*Please note: As part of the 24-hour pumping station operations, you will be required to participate in an on-call roster for one week each month. A weekly allowance will be paid for this period*More information can be found on the Position Description located below. This is a permanent full-time position.Flexible or part-time arrangements can be considered for the preferred applicant.This is a Grade 6 position which has a current salary range of $88,796 (plus Super). Confidential enquiries can be directed to Craig Clarke, Manufacturing and Maintenance Leader 8405 6627 or craig.clarke@cityofpae.sa.gov.au.To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume. Applications close 10pm on 2 November 2025. The City of PAE values diversity and inclusion and we encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with disability, young people, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.  We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace.  We welcome a discussion around any workplace adjustments you may require.  #bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifference Benefits of Working at PAEPosition Description AUD Kilburn 5084

Diesel Mechanic

The City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE) is a welcoming, liveable City: made by people.   

PAE acknowledges that we are on the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains.  Their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land are of continuing importance today.  

We work Better Together to deliver meaningful outcomes, we Grow & Improve our work every day, to ensure we Make a Difference for our community.  Our organisational values underpin our constructive culture and our vision for PAE is a welcoming, liveable city, made by people.  

With a diverse population of 139,000 residents, including families who have lived here for generations and more than a third of residents born overseas, we celebrate our differences while working together to create a dynamic, thriving, and connected city. 

You will be part of a team that values equity and belonging, participation, sustainability, integrity, and transformative action. Our goal is to foster a workplace culture that is fair, equitable, discrimination-free and safe for everyone. Your contributions will directly impact our goals of creating a thriving community, developing a prosperous economy, establishing a clean and green city, and building places for people. 

Diversity at the City of PAE means a workplace where individuals are recognised, respected, and engaged in ways that develop and harness everyone’s strengths.  We provide excellent working conditions with job security, flexible working arrangements and support for professional development. 

🔧 Be the driving force that keeps our fleet on the road!

We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to join our City Assets team as a Diesel Mechanic. In this role you will play a key part in supporting the maintenance standards of our Fleet and Equipment and contributing to community safety during extreme weather events.

Key responsibilities of the position include: 

  • Maintain and repair Council’s fleet of heavy and light vehicles, plant, equipment, pumping stations, and mechanical infrastructure.
  • Diagnose and rectify faults across hydraulic, pneumatic, and auto-electrical systems.
  • Participate in a 24-hour pumping station call-out and maintenance roster.
  • Operate and maintain plant, equipment, and tools required for the role.

The successful applicant will have: 

  • An Australian recognised trade certificate as a Diesel Mechanic or equivalent. 
  • Current unrestricted Driver’s Licence of MR or higher is essential.
  • Extensive experience servicing and repairing major and minor plant, vehicles, and equipment.
  • Skilled in auto-electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, including fault diagnosis and troubleshooting.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role is desirable.
  • Ability to assess mechanical problems and carry out accurate repairs.
  • Strong customer service skills to gather information for effective fault assessment.
  • Welding and fabrication experience is desirable.
  • Advanced knowledge of mechanical principles and demonstrated technical competence.
  • Solid understanding of heavy and light vehicle, plant, and equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Knowledge of safe machinery and plant operation, including handling of hazardous materials.
  • Understanding of green fleet servicing and maintenance requirements is desirable.

*Please note: As part of the 24-hour pumping station operations, you will be required to participate in an on-call roster for one week each month. A weekly allowance will be paid for this period*

More information can be found on the Position Description located below. 

This is a permanent full-time position.

Flexible or part-time arrangements can be considered for the preferred applicant.

This is a Grade 6 position which has a current salary range of $88,796 (plus Super). 

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Craig Clarke, Manufacturing and Maintenance Leader 8405 6627 or craig.clarke@cityofpae.sa.gov.au.

To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume. 

Applications close 10pm on 2 November 2025. 

The City of PAE values diversity and inclusion and we encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with disability, young people, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.  

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace.  We welcome a discussion around any workplace adjustments you may require.  

#bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifference 

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