Diesel Fitter

Central Highlands Regional Council; Emerald, Blackwater; Sur place; AUD 68 000 - 97 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

14.25% Superannuation

5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave

Fortnightly RDOs

Annual uniform allocation

Payroll deductions & salary sacrifice

Wages paid fortnightly

Employee Assistance Program

Training and development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking a Diesel Fitter to maintain and repair a diverse fleet across council sites. The role covers in-field and workshop tasks, with potential overnight stays in accommodation provided by the council.

You will diagnose faults, service diesel engines and drivetrains, and work both autonomously and as part of a team to keep equipment running efficiently.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified Diesel Fitter/Diesel Mechanic.
• Licence and White Card or ability to obtain prior to start.
• Proven experience diagnosing faults in heavy vehicles and plant.
• Ability to work in field and workshop environments.

Responsabilités

• Maintain, repair and service council plant and fleet.
• Work in field, workshop, callouts and potential overnight stays.
• Diagnose faults and repair diesel engines, transmissions and drive trains.
• Work both autonomously and in a team to meet schedules.

Connaissances

Heavy vehicle diagnostics

Diesel engine repair

Fault finding and trouble shooting

Teamwork and autonomous work

Formation

Queensland C class manual provisional licence

Trade qualification: Diesel Fitter/ Diesel Mechanic

White Card (GCIC) or ability to obtain

Working safely at heights

Outils

Diagnostic equipment

Description du poste

Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Emerald, Blackwater
Directorate: Operations
Remuneration: Stream C, Level 8: $59.78 per hour inclusive of superannuation & allowances

Are you looking to work day shift only and be home every night? Are you looking for a position that offers flexibility and variety? If you thrive working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same – we’d like to hear from you!

We are currently recruiting Diesel Fitters to join our team.

The Diesel Fitter will be responsible for delivering efficient and effective maintenance, repair and or servicing of council’s plant and fleet in line with industry best practice and standards.
This includes both in the field and in workshop scheduled, reactive and or breakdown type maintenance, repairs or servicing of a diverse fleet of small, medium and large truck type fleet, construction type equipment, mowing and agricultural type equipment and associated equipment or attachments.
This role may be required to work anywhere within the Council boundaries, including callouts and work which may require an overnight stay in Council provided accommodation or camp environments.

In this permanent role, there is scope for future career development, training and progression. There is overtime available however this is optional.

To be considered for this position, you must possess:

• Minimum of Queensland C class manual provisional drivers licence.
• Trade qualified Diesel Fitter/Diesel Mechanic
• General Construction Induction Card (White) or ability to obtain prior to commencement
• Competent in operating of various types of equipment i.e trucks, road trains, constructional type and agricultural type equipment to the purpose of test and function (or ability to obtain)
• Working Safety at Heights (or ability to obtain)
• Extensive experience in the repair, maintenance and servicing of a variety of heavy vehicles and plant and equipment.
• Experience in diagnostic, repair or rebuilding of trucks, construction equipment and agricultural/mowing equipment.
• Extensive experience in the use of diagnostic equipment for breakdown, fault diagnosis.
• Extensive experience diagnosing and investigating faults and repairing or maintaining complex electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic circuits.
• Relevant recent experience diagnosing and investigating faults, repairing, maintaining and servicing diesel engines, transmissions and drive trains.
• Extensive experienced with both in field and workshop type breakdowns, repairs, maintenance and servicing.
• Extensive experience working both autonomously and as an effective member of a team.

Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.

We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

Benefits Include:

• A generous superannuation scheme - 14.25% Contribution
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Fortnightly RDO’s
• Annual uniform allocation
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training and Development opportunities available

To apply for this position:

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Please download and review the position description.

To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:

1. A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
2. Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position

Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.

Applications close: Wednesday 16th November 2026 at 12noon.

Please note: Candidates may be progressed through the recruitment process prior to closing date.