Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

Clare County Council/ Comhairle Contae an Chláir is the authority responsible for Local Government in County Clare. The corporate headquarters are located at Áras Contae an Chláir, New Road, Ennis and there are four Municipal Districts (Ennis, Shannon, Killaloe, and West Clare) which are supported through area offices in Ennis, Scarriff, Shannon, Ennistymon and Kilrush. There are 28 elected members, approximately 990 staff and an annual operating budget of €204 million in 2026.

Clare County Council provides a diverse range of services across a large geographic area. Key services areas include planning, Local Enterprise Office, rural and community development, transportation, motor tax, water, environment, emergency services along with housing activation & delivery, libraries, and sports & amenities, property management, derelict sites, and vacant homes. These operations are supported by internal services which include ICT & Digital Services, Corporate Services & Governance, Finance and People and Culture functions.

There is a diverse demographic across urban and rural communities with tourism bringing seasonal changes in population and activity in the county. The Shannon estuary, Shannon Airport, industrial zones, and geographic location between larger urban areas, coupled with the unique landscape and heritage add to the diversity of activity in the County. Local democracy is strengthened through the Municipal Districts and changes in legislation and regulation have placed greater emphasis on the role of the Local Authority in driving economic activity, ensuring accountability, accessibility and innovation while placing the customer and the community to the fore of service delivery.

Clare County Council is currently inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the above competition. Clare County Council will, following the interview process, form a panel for the post of Heavy Vehicle Mechanic from which future relevant vacancies may be filled subject to sanction approval from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Positions will be offered in order of merit as per the panel. This panel will exist for 12 months and may be extended for a further period of 6-12 months at the discretion of the Chief Executive.

Carry out maintenance and complete overhaul of all types of heavy- duty diesel, electric and petrol vehicles and equipment. This shall include trucks, pickups, vans, excavators, tractors, loading shovel/telehandlers, trailers, etc. belong to Clare County Council and be available for out of hours emergencies breakdowns if required (Put of Hours will be compensated).

Essential Skills Good working knowledge of carrying out repair and maintenance of various types of vehicles.

The duties to be assigned include the following although this list is not exhaustive and may be reviewed from time to time as organisational needs require.

The duties will include the driving of appropriate Council vehicles. It is understood that there will be occasions outside of normal working hours when the person employed will be assigned to a roster to cover breakdowns during Winter Maintenance season. The Council requires that the carrying out of such duties be in a spirit of co-operation and good will.

The person employed will be required to carry out maintenance and complete overhaul of all types of heavy- duty diesel, electric and petrol vehicles and equipment. This shall include trucks, pickups, vans, excavators, tractors, loading shovel/telehandlers, trailers, etc. both in the Council workshop and on sites throughout the County. They shall also be required to carry out building maintenance as required and to discharge all other duties assigned to them by the Executive Engineer and Machinery Yard Foreman.

The duties will include but will not be limited to the following:

(a) To keep records of jobs and materials used as required for costing purposes.

(b) To be responsible for custody of materials, tools and equipment in their care and for the keeping of records necessary in relation thereto.

(c) Keeping such work records, work schedules and worksheets as To furnish all reports and returns as required on plant and transport to their immediate Line Manager.

(d) To undergo training at assigned destinations in relation to new systems, processes, devices and equipment and utilise such systems, processes, devices and equipment in the course of work.

(e) To comply with all requirements of PMDS operated in Clare County Council.

 (f) Completing such risk assessments and risk assessment reports as are required for compliance with the Council’s Occupational Safety, Health, and Welfare Management System and/or designated Safety Management System.

(g) Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time. 

(h) The person employed will be required to perform assigned duties exercising a duty of care, in the interest of safety of oneself, fellow employees and the general public, at all times in compliance with Clare County Council’s Health & Safety Management System.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

1.  Character

Each candidate must be of good character.

2. Health

Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

3. Education, Training, Experience, etc.

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

 (a) Be a qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanic / Motor Mechanic / Motor Technician and have served a recognised apprenticeship and obtained a minimum National Craft Cert or Candidates must supply documentary evidence in support of this to the satisfaction of the Local Authority.

(b) Have a minimum 2 years post apprenticeship experience from working in a recognised garage, with experience of service and repair of commercial / construction vehicles including diagnostics and wiring, electrical systems repair, overhaul of petrol and diesel engines, pumps and compressors, etc. as well as welding and fabrication capabilities.

 (c) Hold a full clean current driving licence in respect of Category B Vehicles or equivalent in the EU Model Driving Licence on the latest date for the receipt of completed applications. Class C driving license is desirable but not essential at this time. Successful candidate will be required to complete Class C driving licence within the first 1 year followed by Class CE licence within the following 12 months of employment which Clare County Council will provide for.

(d)Have a good standard of education to enable them to carry out their duties effectively.

Failure to input and upload proof of essential criteria in your application form will deem you ineligible for this competition.

*Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document.

The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circular. Where the appointee has been serving elsewhere in the public service in an analogous grade and pay-scale and will be moving without break to another part of the public sector at an analogous grade, the appointment may be made at the appointee’s current point of scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Starting pay for new entrants to the sector will be at the minimum of the scale.

The current salary scale applicable to the post (August 2025): €41,562, €42,735, €45,554, €45,846, €46,133, €46,424, €46,713, €47,002, €47,291, €47,581, €47,869