ABOUT THE ROLE
Please read all information carefully before applying.
Under limited supervision, the focus of this position is to contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the repair and maintenance effort for Council's fleet of equipment.
Employment Status: Full Time, Permanent
Award: Level C10 – C8 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream C) Award – State 2017
Salary Range: $ to $ gross per fortnight, (depending on relevant experience) – up to $49.16 per hour.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |
* Relevant knowledge and experience of repair and maintenance activities for various fixed and mobile plant and equipment, including trucks, earthmoving equipment, light vehicles, and small plant.
* High level diagnostic skills on complex systems.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.Sound computer skills.
* Good organisational skills and the ability to determine work priorities.
* Ability to work within a team environment.
| Essential Education/Qualifications |
* Trade Certificate – Diesel Fitter, Mobile Plant Technician, Diesel Mechanic or similar.
* General Safety Induction Certificate (Construction Industry) "Blue/White Card".
| Essential Licences |
* Possession and maintenance of a Queensland 'C' class drivers' licence.
* Refrigerant handling licence.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/POSITION ENVIRONMENT
* Ability to work in an outdoor environment exposed to inclement weather.
* This position is required to carry out moderate to heavy manual handling and labouring tasks.
* This position may be required to work weekends and/or overtime as directed.
* This position may be required to work and camp throughout the Council region.
Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Council's P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.
MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS
Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.
For further information, please view the Position Description.
For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call or email.
CLOSING DATE
11:59pm Wednesday, 14 January 2026.
Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.
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