Join a team dedicated to keeping Queensland’s fire and emergency fleet operational, safe and response-ready.
This role focuses on servicing, maintaining and repairing specialised fire trucks and heavy response vehicles that support frontline operations.
The Queensland Fire Department (QFD) provides fire prevention, preparedness and response services to fire in the built and landscape environments, as well as scientific and specialist capabilities to Queensland communities. The QFD provides a multi-hazard emergency response, including road crash rescue, bushfire, hazardous material, technical and vertical rescue, severe weather incidents, remote and swiftwater rescue, and provides a number of functions supporting community safety outcomes.
Whether you’re just starting your career, or bring a wealth of experience, we welcome you to apply for this great opportunity!
Enjoy a role, where you can contribute to the community, and go home to be with your family at night!
At the Queensland Fire Department (QFD), our mechanics play a vital role behind the scenes – conducting repairs and maintenance on all heavy, medium and light commercial fleet assets ensuring they meet the complex environment in which they are deployed and utilised.
Are you ready to ignite your career? Join us as a Heavy Vehicle Motor Mechanic
Your part in the ongoing success of our department, in supporting key frontline services will see you responsible for a variety of work, including, but not limited to:
* Undertake servicing, repairs and maintenance of fire appliances, including associated ancillary equipment and systems to ensure they comply with the heavy vehicle legislation, regulations and the Act.
* Service and/or repair, or maintenance of firefighting systems/pumping systems and other associated equipment to meet the manufacturer's specifications.
* Competently and safely use hand and special tools and electronic diagnostic equipment, ensuring all work is carried out in compliance with Workplace Health and Safety requirements.
* Participate in ongoing manufacturer and in-house training to maintain competencies and operate in a team environment.
* Diagnose faults, including electrical for fire appliance fleet repair and maintenance, including use of electronic diagnostic equipment and/or road tests.
* Perform tasks involving the use of computers and or electronic devices, update parts inventories, parts listings and job sheets via an electronic Fleet Maintenance System.
* Communicate with the Workshop Supervisor regarding the general condition of fire appliances and associated equipment at the completion of each maintenance exercise.
* Current Medium Rigid drivers licence (or ability to obtain)
* Trade qualification - Level 1 Motor Mechanic (Heavy Vehicle Stream) and/or skills and experience in heavy motor mechanic environment
* Interest in serving our community
Special requirements
* Provide an after-hours rostered on-call service for the provision of urgent maintenance/repairs for fire appliances/heavy vehicles and equipment.