Diesel Fitter

• Permanent Full Time opportunities available (9 day fortnight)
• Trade Certificate – MEM Diesel Fitter or AUR Mobile Plant Technician 
• C6 (C6AMZ) ($76,981 per annum + superannuation)

Why Choose Us

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia.

We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.

Our organisation provides and maintains over $7b worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more. We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.

We lead creation of a city for this and future generations by focusing on our transition to a circular economy that is resilient to social, financial and environmental shocks.

We are a Council led by our community to create an exciting and dynamic future.

Townsville City Council is growing Townsville.About the role

Working within a team of nine skilled trades personnel, this role will perform repair, preventative maintenance and servicing procedures on Council's diesel and heavy earthmoving equipment and agricultural tractors and implements, to ensure they are maintained in a safe and reliable condition. You’ll also mentor apprentices and encourage the next generation of talented Diesel Fitters.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Trade Certificate – MEM Diesel Fitter or AUR Mobile Plant Technician with the ability to achieve accreditation for all competencies listed in Attachment ‘A’ of the Position Description
• High level of knowledge and experience in the repair of diesel and heavy earthmoving equipment, agricultural tractors and implements, to include; hydraulic, pneumatic, air conditioning, auto electrical repairs and minor welding repairs
• Knowledge and ability to keep up to date with modern practices relevant to fleet servicing and repair procedures
• Well-developed technical, diagnostic, and analytical skills relevant to mechanical servicing and repair procedures
• Basic keyboard and computer literacy skills (or the ability to acquire) relevant to Outlook, Word, Excel, CES and Kronos Workforce Timekeeper applications
• Knowledge and use of various techniques to facilitate the appropriate training of apprentices
• Current “MR” class driver’s licence, with the capacity to obtain a “HR” class driver’s licence within six months
• Forklift Licence, Dogman Certificate and Refrigerant Licence are all desirable

Applications should be submitted through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages), Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and must include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role. 

For further information review the Position Description. 

Closing Date:  11.45pm, Thursday 11 April 2024

What We Offer

• 17.5% annual leave loading 
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven years
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Active Family Social Club
• Flexible working arrangements

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

Attachments:
- N01065N01066N01607N01068N01069_Diesel Fitter_11Jan2022_Updated_16May2023.pdf