Water & Wastewater Mechanical Trades Assistant – Permanent

Council Jobs; Cleveland; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 day fortnight

Permanent role

Professional development

Generous leave entitlements

Job summary

Redland City Council is hiring two Mechanical Trades Assistants to support the City Water team in maintaining and operating water and wastewater infrastructure across multiple sites. You’ll work alongside experienced Mechanical Fitters, gaining hands‑on skills in pumps, valves, and related equipment.

This permanent role offers a 9‑day fortnight with a mix of outdoor, workshop and site‑based tasks, plus opportunities for professional development and generous leave entitlements.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on mechanical approach with safety focus.
• Experience in a workshop, maintenance, utilities or similar hands‑on environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and confidence using hand and power tools.
• Experience assisting with maintenance, repair or installation activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Mechanical Fitters with maintenance and repair of water and wastewater assets.
• Assist with installation, commissioning and servicing of pumps and mechanical equipment.
• Carry out greasing, cleaning, alignment and general maintenance activities.
• Operate hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Undertake mowing, vegetation management and general upkeep of Council assets.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and support administrative activities as required.
• Contribute to a safe workplace by following health, safety and environmental procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Experience in water & wastewater ops

Safety‑focused

Outdoor work capable

Proactive problem solving

Education

Engineering Certificate II in a relevant trade

Current C class driver’s licence

Confined Space Ticket

Job description

Redland City Council is hiring two Mechanical Trades Assistants to support the City Water team in maintaining and operating water and wastewater infrastructure across multiple sites. You’ll work alongside experienced Mechanical Fitters, gaining hands‑on skills in pumps, valves, and related equipment.

This permanent role offers a 9‑day fortnight with a mix of outdoor, workshop and site‑based tasks, plus opportunities for professional development and generous leave entitlements.