Diesel Fitter: Heavy Vehicle Mechanic | Home Every Night

Council Jobs; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackay Regional Council is seeking a qualified Heavy Vehicle Diesel Fitter to service and maintain the councils plant and equipment fleet, including loaders, graders, water trucks and light vehicles. Based at the Mirani Workshop, you may work across all MRC locations, delivering repairs, servicing and breakdown support with a focus on safety and quality workmanship.

Ideal candidates will hold a HV Diesel Fitter trade qualification, White Card and a current C class licence, plus 1 year post-trade

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a Heavy Vehicle (HV) Diesel Fitter.
• General Construction Induction Training (White Card) is required.
• Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence (or interstate equivalent).
• Minimum 1 year post-trade experience (3+ years preferred) including engines, transmissions and hydraulics.
• Knowledge of plant repair and maintenance on light and heavy fleet.
• Ability to adapt to changing work environments with safety focus.
• Good written and oral communication skills and basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair and maintain Council’s plant and equipment fleet, including loaders, graders, backhoes, water trucks, light vehicles and small plant such as ride-on mowers.
• Carry out mechanical tasks on engines, transmissions and hydraulics, plus auto electrical work if experienced.
• Attend to breakdowns, order parts and arrange pickups to keep the fleet operating.
• Read and understand plans and specifications; assist with planning and organisation of workshop tasks.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and on time.
• Provide trade guidance within the team and liaise with plant users and external providers.
• Travel to other MRC locations as required; work safely and in line with WHS requirements.
• Undertake other duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Engines transmissions hydraulics

Auto electrical experience

Safety & WHS compliance

Written & verbal communication

Basic computer skills

Work across locations

Teamwork & independence

Education

HV Diesel Fitter trade qualification

White Card (General Construction Induction Training)

Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence

HR Class Driver Licence (Desirable)

Tools

Forklift ticket

Auto electrical tools experience

Job description

Mackay Regional Council is seeking a qualified Heavy Vehicle Diesel Fitter to service and maintain the councils plant and equipment fleet, including loaders, graders, water trucks and light vehicles. Based at the Mirani Workshop, you may work across all MRC locations, delivering repairs, servicing and breakdown support with a focus on safety and quality workmanship.

Ideal candidates will hold a HV Diesel Fitter trade qualification, White Card and a current C class licence, plus 1 year post-trade