Serviceperson Labourer

Mackay Regional Council; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackay Regional Council's Mobile Assets team invites applications for two permanent Serviceperson Labourer roles based at Paget Depot. This hands-on position supports mechanics with vehicle, heavy plant and fleet maintenance, travelling to depots and worksites across the region to ensure safety and readiness.

You will join a safety‑minded depot environment with a 9‑day fortnights roster, a base salary of $70,813.93 per annum, and opportunities to build skills through diverse field and workshop

Qualifications

• Mechanically minded with workshop/fleet experience.
• Strong commitment to safety and following procedures.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Capable of performing physical and field-based duties.
• Willingness to participate in rotating after-hours standby roster.

Responsibilities

• Assist mechanics and tradespeople with vehicle, heavy plant and equipment maintenance.
• Complete basic servicing, preventative maintenance and pre-start inspections.
• Attend field breakdowns and support fault identification.
• Refuel, clean and prepare vehicles and plant; assist with tyres, batteries and consumables.
• Transport vehicles, plant, parts, tools and equipment; support stores and inventory.
• Maintain a clean, safe workshop following WHS procedures.
• Participate in rotating after-hours standby roster and emergencies.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety focus

Independent worker

Team player

Physical fitness

Tools

MR/HR driver’s licence

Forklift licence

Job description

Serviceperson Labourer - Mobile Assets & Workshop

Position numbers: PP0086 and PP0087 | Location: Paget Depot | Employment: Permanent full-time

Classification: Stream B, Level 5 | Base salary: $70,813.93 per annum | Roster: 9-day fortnight

Put your mechanical skills to work for your community

Join Mackay Regional Council's Mobile Assets team in a permanent role where no two days are the same. Based at Paget Depot, you will work alongside qualified mechanics to help keep the vehicles, trucks and heavy plant that deliver essential services across the Mackay region safe, reliable and ready to respond.

Enjoy the stability of permanent Council employment, a base salary of $70,813.93 and a 9-day fortnight roster that gives you a regular long weekend while building your skills in a supportive depot environment.

About the role

This hands-on role combines workshop support, routine maintenance and field-based breakdown response. You will assist mechanics, fitters and fleet personnel to keep Council's vehicles and plant available and serviceable, including travelling to depots, worksites and other locations across the region when required. You will also participate in a rotating after-hours on-call roster to support breakdowns, emergencies and critical operations.

Further details about the standby rotation, response expectations and applicable call-out arrangements will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Key responsibilities

• Assist mechanics and tradespeople with vehicle, heavy plant and equipment maintenance.
• Complete basic servicing, preventative maintenance, pre-start inspections and minor repairs within your level of competency.
• Attend field breakdowns, assist with basic fault identification and support recovery or further mechanical assistance where required.
• Refuel, clean and prepare vehicles and plant, including assisting with tyres, batteries and other consumable components.
• Transport vehicles, plant, parts, tools and equipment and support stores, inventory and parts activities.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop while following Council procedures and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Participate in the rotating after-hours standby roster, including operational support during emergencies, floods, storms or critical incidents.

About you

You will be mechanically minded, safety focused and comfortable working both independently and as part of a workshop team. You can follow instructions, provide responsive service to internal customers and remain calm and practical when attending breakdowns.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Mechanical aptitude and practical experience in a workshop, fleet, transport, heavy vehicle, plant or similar operational environment.
• A strong commitment to safety and the ability to follow procedures and directions.
• The ability to work independently, respond practically to breakdown situations and contribute positively to a team.
• The capacity to undertake the physical and field-based requirements of the position.
• Availability to participate in the rotating after-hours on-call roster.

Highly regarded:

• Heavy vehicle, diesel, mining, civil construction, fleet or plant maintenance experience.
• Tyre fitting, parts, stores or inventory experience.
• An MR or HR driver's licence.
• A current forklift licence.

You may currently be working as a Serviceperson, Workshop Assistant, Field Service Assistant, Fleet Maintenance Labourer or Mechanical Trade Assistant.

What we offer

• Two permanent full-time opportunities based locally at Paget Depot.
• Stream B, Level 5 base salary of $70,813.93 per annum.
• A 9-day fortnight roster with a regular rostered day off.
• Varied workshop and field-based work supporting essential Council services.
• Practical experience across a diverse fleet of vehicles, trucks and heavy plant.
• A supportive team environment with opportunities to strengthen your fleet maintenance and breakdown response skills.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.

To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.

Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing).