Diesel Fitter

Central Highlands Regional Council; Emerald; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave with loading

Fortnightly RDOs

Salary sacrifice options

Wages paid fortnightly

Employee Assistance Program

Training and Development opportunities

Job summary

Central Highlands Regional Council in Emerald, QLD seeks a Diesel Fitter to maintain and repair a diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment. The role involves field and workshop work, with potential overnight stays in council accommodation.

Applicants must hold a C class manual provisional licence and White Card, with extensive experience across heavy vehicles and diagnostic work. There is scope for career development, optional overtime, and a supportive team environment within the Operations

Qualifications

• Minimum of Queensland C class manual provisional drivers licence.
• General Construction Induction Card (White) or ability to obtain prior to commencement.
• Competent in operating various equipment types (trucks, road trains, construction equipment, etc.).
• Working Safety at Heights or ability to obtain.
• Extensive experience in repair, maintenance and servicing of heavy vehicles and plant.

Responsibilities

• Deliver efficient maintenance, repairs and servicing of council’s plant and fleet, in field and workshop.
• Perform scheduled, reactive and breakdown maintenance and diagnostics.
• Work autonomously or in a team, within Council boundaries and potential overnight stays.

Skills

Diesel engines

Hydraulic systems

Electrical diagnostics

Fault diagnosis

Heavy vehicle repair

Teamwork

Safety at heights

Diesel engine servicing

Education

C class license (Queensland)

White Card (White)

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Test equipment

Job description

Central Highlands Regional Council - Emerald QLD

1d ago , from Central Highlands Regional Council

Work Type: Permanent Full TimeLocation: Emerald, Blackwater
Directorate: OperationsRemuneration: 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 campenvironments.

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.
• 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:

• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Fortnightly RDO's
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training and Development opportunities available

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

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

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.

The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:

• Right to Work in Australia
• Medical Assessment
• Reference + Licence Check

Applications close: Monday 07 September 2026 at 12noon.

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

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