Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic Trainee

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Two years as a Tradesman Helper (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) working in the automotive field; orGraduation from a post-high school diesel technology curriculum of an acc

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