Emergency Fleet Technicians

Technician recruitment
Want to work on high-performance emergency vehicles to keep the wheels turning for firefighters and emergency crews? With your help here, they can help out there.

The roles

Join a growing team that ensures the safety of our State by looking after our fleet of emergency vehicles - the same vehicles our crews use to fight bushfires, help at road crash rescues and attend emergencies every day.

You will be provided with continuous on-the-job training, including a variety of high-risk licences. These will enable you to take part in a 24-hour roster system where you are on call to provide mechanical support. 

During high threat seasons you may also have the opportunity to provide technical support at fire grounds and incidents.

Apprenticeships
Auto Electricians
Heavy Diesel Fire Appliance Technician
Vehicle Body Builders

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Benefits

Join the team and enjoy:

  • A 9-day fortnight
  • Free parking at the O'Connor workshop, located only 5km from Fremantle
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Access to a free onsite gym
  • Four weeks annual leave with the option to purchase extra leave
  • 13 weeks long service leave after 10 years of service
  • Cultural/Ceremonial Leave, when applicable
  • Paid parental leave (14 weeks) if you’re the primary caregiver
  • Professional career development opportunities.
  • Highly competitive superannuation options with the Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Fund

About DFES

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On-the-job training

If you take on the job, you will have access to the training courses such as:

  • Working at Heights
  • Elevated Work Platforms
  • OEM Training
  • 4WD Recovery Training or 4WD Operation
  • WAERN Basic Radio Operation
  • Forklift and Overhead Gantry Crane
  • First Aid
  • Introduction to Firefighting

Salary

Position Base Salary
(Inclusive of availability allowances)		 Average Potential
Heavy Diesel Fire Appliance, Technician 2 Year 1-3 $94,651 - $95,684 $107,498
Body Builder Technician, Technician 2 Year 1-3 $94,651 - $95,684 $105,375
Auto Electrician, Technician 2 Year 1-3 $94,651 - $95,684 $107,498

*Base salary as per the DFES Fleet and Equipment Services Agreement 2022.

**Average potential earnings over the 2021/22 & 2022/23 Financial Years, based on earnings of full-time employees, including allowances and overtime.

How to apply

When lodging an application you will need to provide:

  1. A current CV demonstrating your relevant knowledge, skills and experiences, and listing contact details for two referees
  2. A copy of your unrestricted heavy rigid (HR) license (please note: for those seeking a trade upgrade from Light vehicle Mechanic, a current Australian Manual C Class driver's license  is sufficient)
  3. Depending on the role you are applying for, a copy of your certification in:
    • Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
    • Minimum Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
    • Certificate III in Engineering Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic (Fixed Plant Mechanic) with elective modules relevant to heavy vehicles
    • Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology (Mobile Plant Equipment) with elective modules relevant to heavy vehicles
    • Equivalent with elective modules relevant to heavy vehicles
    • Automotive Electrical Technology
    • Body Building/Fabrication or Allied Trade
  5. Evidence of your eligibility to work in Australia (visa applicants only).

If you need help lodging your application, contact jobs@dfes.wa.gov.au.

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Contact

For any further information about the roles, please view the job description forms (under each role description) or contact A/Maintenance Manager Stuart Biss on +61 8 9331 0620 or email jobs@dfes.wa.gov.au.

For assistance with lodging your application, please contact jobs@dfes.wa.gov.au.

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