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Vehicle Technician TownsvilleGeneral DynamicsGeneral Dynamics (www.gdls.com) is a global aerospace and defence company. From combat vehicles and Gulfstream business jets to nuclear-powered submarines and communications systems, our customers around the world depend on our products and services for their safety and security.In Australia, General Dynamics Land Systems Australia (GDLS-A) works closely with Defence and industry partners to ensure our combat vehicles continue to meet all mission requirements as needed by the Australian Defence Force.Heavy Vehicle MechanicWe are currently recruiting for a Vehicle Technician to join our team in Townsville.In this role, you will be responsible for providing a high level of workmanship in the servicing, inspection, repair and maintenance of Commonwealth owned combat vehicles. These vehicles may include the M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams Main Battle Tank, ASLAV, and M88A2. You will also be responsible for ensuring that work is completed within the designated time frame and achieving safety, environmental and materiel certification standardsIn addition, you will:Receive training on the various combat vehicles GDLS-A is responsible to maintain;Conduct work in accordance with approved maintenance procedures and the Commonwealths Land Materiel Safety standards;Servicing, including inspection and maintenance;Repairs, including disassembling and reassembling vehicles and their sub-assemblies.Your skills and experience will include:Experience working on the Abrams Main Battle Tank, ASLAV, M88A2 or other Heavy Defence vehicles (desirable);Demonstrated experience working as a heavy vehicle or diesel mechanic;Hold a Diesel, mechanic or Heavy Vehicle Mechanic trade qualification;Heavy Rigid (HR) licence (desirable).Also desirable would be qualifications in any of the following:Dogging certificate or Forklift licence; and/orEAHL licence 2 & 3 and/or Refrigeration licence.To be successful for this role, applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian government security clearance. Please note applicants will be required to complete a medical and a National Police Check for this role.For further information about GDLS-A, please visit www.gdls-aus.com and for further information about this role (including requesting a position description) please reach out to recruitment-australia@gdls.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr