Overview
Queensland Fire Department (QFD) provides fire prevention, preparedness and response services to fire in built and landscape environments, and supports communities with multi-hazard emergency response including road crash rescue, bushfire, hazardous material, technical and vertical rescue, severe weather incidents, remote and swiftwater rescue. The department encompasses Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR), Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ), and supports a large volunteer membership across the state. The QFD is focused on reframing the department's relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and organisations through the Path to Treaty, Closing the Gap and building cultural capability.
Purpose of the role
The Fleet Operations team leads fleet mechanical services and scheduled vehicle inspections to meet regulatory requirements and comply with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and Transport and Main Road (TMR) guidelines. The Fleet Maintenance team provides repairs and maintenance services through full lifecycle management to ensure all heavy, medium and light commercial fleet assets and equipment are fit for purpose and maintained to meet operational capability and organisational objectives. Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you will conduct repairs and scheduled maintenance of QFD fire appliances, pumps, systems and related equipment to ensure they meet operational capability and NHVR, Queensland Transport Operations (Road Use Management – Road Rules) Regulations 2009 and the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 requirements. You will also complete job sheets and data entry, and adhere to workplace health and safety policies and procedures to meet service delivery and organisational requirements.
Key requirements
Highly Desirable Requirements
Current Medium Rigid drivers' license (or ability to attain prior to appointment).
Possession of trade certification qualifications as an Engineering Tradesperson - Level 1 Motor Mechanic (Heavy Vehicle Stream), and/or skills and knowledge as a tradesperson in heavy motor mechanic setting.
Skills, knowledge and/or qualifications in similar light vehicle trades will be considered, with the intent that the applicant would update their certifications if successful.
Special Requirements
Provide an after-hours rostered on-call service for urgent maintenance/repairs for fire appliances/heavy vehicles and equipment.
Your key accountabilities
Responsibilities
Undertake servicing, repairs and maintenance of fire appliances, including associated ancillary equipment and systems to ensure compliance with heavy vehicle legislation, regulations and the Act.
Service and/or repair or maintenance of firefighting systems/pumping systems and other equipment to meet manufacturer specifications.
Use hand and special tools and electronic diagnostic equipment safely, ensuring work complies with Workplace Health and Safety requirements.
Participate in ongoing manufacturer and in-house training to maintain competencies and work 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 using computers and electronic devices to 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 equipment after each maintenance exercise.
Capabilities
Role
To determine suitability, you will be assessed on Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to the key accountabilities for this role:
Vision
Stimulates ideas and innovation
Makes insightful decisions
Results
Builds enduring relationships
Drives accountability and outcomes
Accountability
Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces
Demonstrates sound governance
Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFES shared values:
Respect
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Integrity
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Courage
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Loyalty
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Trust
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For more information about the behaviours and competencies required for this role, visit Leadership competencies for Queensland | For government | Queensland Government.
Want more information?
Please contact Ray Timms, Manager Fleet Maintenance, on phone or You can also visit our website to find out more information about joining our team.
How to Apply
Please refer to the QFD Public Service Application Guide for information on how to apply for this role and contact us to discuss any reasonable adjustments if required.
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📌 Fire Appliance Technician - Statewide Expression Of Interest
🏢 Queensland Fire Department
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