Diesel Fitter — Day Shift, Home Every Night

Central Highlands Regional Council; Emerald, Blackwater; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Heavy vehicle diagnostics

Diesel engine repair

Fault finding and trouble shooting

Teamwork and autonomous work

Education

Queensland C class manual provisional licence

Trade qualification: Diesel Fitter/ Diesel Mechanic

White Card (GCIC) or ability to obtain

Working safely at heights

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

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.