Overview
Fleet
Permanent Full Time
Location: Hervey Bay or Maryborough
Stream C Level 10 - 7 | $71,041 – $77,886 plus superannuation
* + 10% attraction and retention allowance = additional $7,104 - $7,788 annually
* + annualised allowance of $3,896
* + 9-day fortnight
At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.
What We Are Looking For
We're looking for an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join our high performing team. Your experience as a heavy plant mechanic working across a range of trucks and road construction equipment will set you up for success. No weekend work and a 9 day fortnight, excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a lifestyle friendly position.
What Your Day Will Look Like
* Performing daily maintenance and repair duties
* Ensuring work is completed to industry standards
* Undertaking on site work as required
* Advising of parts requirements including availability and suitability
* Assisting the Workshop Programmer and Fleet Maintenance Coordinator with process improvement
Please click here to view a full position description.
What You'll Need For Success
* Heavy Diesel Fitter Certificate III in engineering or equivalent
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to plan and prioritise
* Commitment to workplace health and safety
* An HR Licence, or the ability to obtain
We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.
Benefits Of Working With Council
Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach. We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.
What We Offer
* Values based culture
* Employee discount shopping program
* Professional development
* Study assistance program
* Novated leasing
* 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
* Paid maternity and paternity leave
* Paid emergency services leave
* Uniform subsidy
* Years of service rewards
Apply Now
Applications close 11pm on Wednesday 18th February 2026 - subject to change pending qualified applications received. A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.
For further details please contact Paul Noble, Mechanic, on paul.noble@frasercoast.qld.gov.au
Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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