Mechanical Tradesperson

Queensland Government; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time employment

Rostered Day Off

Four weeks annual leave

Employer superannuation 12.75%

Leave loading 17.5%

Job summary

RoadTek Mackay is seeking a skilled Mechanical Tradesperson to join our Mackay workshop team. Based at the Mackay depot, you will perform repairs, servicing and fault diagnostics on a diverse range of heavy vehicles, earthmoving plant and auxiliary equipment.

You will attend breakdowns, undertake fabrication and welding, maintain accurate maintenance records and contribute to a strong safety culture through hazard identification and risk management.

Qualifications

• A completed mechanical trade qualification, such as a Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade or equivalent.
• Current Queensland C Class driver's licence.
• Strong experience in heavy vehicle, plant or mechanical equipment maintenance and repair.
• Sound diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to workplace health, safety and environmental standards.
• Well-developed communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs, servicing, preventative maintenance and fault diagnostics on fleet assets.
• Attend breakdowns and undertake fabrication and welding activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and contribute to safety culture through hazard identification and risk management.

Skills

Heavy vehicle maintenance

Diagnostic skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Tools

Fabrication tools

Welding equipment

Job description

RoadTek is seeking a skilled Mechanical Tradesperson to join our Mackay workshop team and help maintain the fleet that supports the delivery of vital road and transport infrastructure projects across Queensland. Based at our Mackay depot, this permanent full-time role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of heavy vehicles, earthmoving plant and auxiliary equipment in both workshop and field environments.As a Mechanical Tradesperson, you'll perform repairs, servicing, preventative maintenance and fault diagnostics to ensure fleet assets remain safe, reliable and operational. You'll also attend breakdowns, undertake fabrication and welding activities, maintain accurate maintenance records and contribute to a strong safetyculture through hazard identification and risk management.Why RoadTek?RoadTek is the Queensland Government's commercial road infrastructure business, delivering transport infrastructure solutions across the state. With more than 1,300 fleet assets and operations throughout Queensland, RoadTek offers the scale, diversity and stability to support a rewarding long-term career.When you join RoadTek, you'll enjoy:- Permanent full-time employment with a 76-hour fortnight and Rostered Day Off.- A supportive and inclusive workplace focused on safety, respect and wellbeing.- Opportunities to work on a modern fleet of heavy vehicles and plant equipment.- Structured learning and career development opportunities.- 12.75% employer superannuation and 17.5% leave loading.- Four weeks annual leave, with access to long service leave and paid parental leave.- Salary packaging options and wellbeing initiatives, including Employee Assistance Program services and annual flu vaccinations.What we're looking for:To succeed in this role, you will have:- A completed mechanical trade qualification, such as a Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade or equivalent.- A current Queensland C Class driver's licence.- Strong experience in heavy vehicle, plant or mechanical equipment maintenance and repair.- Sound diagnostic and problem-solving skills.- A commitment to workplace health, safety and environmental standards.- Well-developed communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.If you're looking for a hands-on mechanical role where you can make a real impact while enjoying the benefits of a Queensland Government employer, apply now and join RoadTek Mackay.Applications to remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/701069/26Closing Date: Tuesday, 29 September 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.