Water & Wastewater Pump Fitter — Maintenance Pro

Hinchinbrook Shire Council; Ingham; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

76 hour fortnight

Superannuation up to 12.5%

5 weeks annual leave

17.5% annual leave loading

15 days paid sick/ parental leave

Salary Packaging options

Employee Assistance Program

Mental Health First Aid Officers

Annual Flu vaccinations

Skin checks

Uniforms and PPE supplied

Job summary

Hinchinbrook Shire Council is seeking an experienced Mechanical Pump Fitter to maintain and repair pumps, piping and rotating equipment across水 treatment plants and pump stations. The role is full-time and based on-site within the Council's Water and Wastewater Services team.

You will carry out fault-finding, preventative maintenance and support critical infrastructure, including confined spaces exposure. A trade qualification plus experience and a current Queensland C class Driver Licence are

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a Fitter & Turner / Mechanical Fitter or equivalent.
• Experience maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting pumps, valves, and rotating equipment.
• Strong commitment to Workplace Health and Safety in high-risk environments.
• Current Queensland Driver's Licence (C class) and ability to operate safely in operational plants.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair pumps, generators and mechanical equipment across water and wastewater facilities.
• Undertake planned and reactive maintenance to support reliable services.
• Inspect, service and overhaul submersible pumps, valves and pipelines.
• Diagnose faults and respond to breakdowns to minimise interruptions.
• Assist with installation, commissioning and upgrade of assets.
• Provide guidance and on‑the‑job training to an apprentice.

Skills

Trade qualification

Mechanical maintenance

WHS

Driver's Licence

Tools

CMMS / Maintenance management systems

Job description

Hinchinbrook Shire Council is seeking an experienced Mechanical Pump Fitter to maintain and repair pumps, piping and rotating equipment across水 treatment plants and pump stations. The role is full-time and based on-site within the Council's Water and Wastewater Services team.

You will carry out fault-finding, preventative maintenance and support critical infrastructure, including confined spaces exposure. A trade qualification plus experience and a current Queensland C class Driver Licence are