Fire Appliance Mechanic - Fleet Maintenance

Fire Appliance Mechanic

Heavy Diesel Mechanic Technician 

Salary: $80,863.40 - $89,806.95 (inclusive of 15% attraction and retention allowances) + 12.75% employer superannuation contributions

Location: Garbutt QLD 4814

Work Type: Permanent - Flexible Full Time

Closing Date: 30 June 2024

Reference No: QLD_QFES_19905_24

Join our dedicated fleet and specialist equipment team who are responsible for ensuring our fire trucks and equipment are kept in safe working order, so our firefighters can attend emergency incidents and keep the community safe. 

Competitive Salary:  

Heavy Diesel Mechanic Technician, $80,863.40 - $89,806.95 (inclusive of 15% attraction and retention allowances) 

Plus 12.75% employer superannuation contributions 

Plus tool and oncall allowances

Plus additional income through overtime and out of hours on-call roster 

• Great Benefits, stable, secure permanent employment with career development
• Flexible hours of work including 9-day fortnight.
• Generous leave entitlements, including sick, recreation, long service and parental leave.
• Excellent team and safe working environment.
• Latest tools and equipment
• Paid training and development
• Plus, a range of other great additional benefits.

• Service, repair and maintain firefighting and emergency vehicles, specialist equipment such as aerial appliances, pumping systems, foam induction metering systems, OEM cab Chassis and hand-held firefighting equipment.
• Provide technical advice and training to firefighters to ensure the safety of staff and the community.
• Diagnose faults, including electrical for fleet repair and maintenance, including the use of electronic diagnostic equipment.
• High pressure hydraulic road 
  Crash Rescue equipment maintenance and repair.
• Complete the usual bits of paperwork via our easy to use iPads - nothing too crazy, just worksheets, inspection forms and fault reports.

• Possession of trade certification qualifications as an Engineering Tradesperson - Level 1 Motor Mechanic (Heavy Vehicle Stream), and/or skills, knowledge and experience as a tradesperson in heavy motor mechanic environment.
• Skills, knowledge and/or qualifications in similar light vehicle trades will be considered, with the expectation that the applicant would update their certifications if successful. 

• Must have a current Medium Rigid (MR) licence (or ability to attain prior to appointment).
• Strong safety focus with the ability to work in a team environment.
• A committed and driven attitude and strong work ethic.
• Exceptional diagnostic & troubleshooting/interpretive skills.

• Participate in an after-hours rostered on-call service for the provision of urgent maintenance/repairs for Fire Appliances/heavy vehicles and equipment.

To find out more about the team contact Braiden Kennedy, A/Mechanic Maintenance Supervisor, Fleet Operations via email: ***************@qfes.qld.gov.au 

How to Apply 

Email ***************@qfes.qld.gov.au your CV and a brief introductory statement about your experience and attach the following documents listed below:

Required Documents

• Evidence of relevant Qualifications e.g. trade certificates (and transcripts if available) 
• Current Australian Manual MR Licence.
• A current CV demonstrating your relevant knowledge, skills and experiences.
• Evidence of your eligibility to work in Australia (Visa applicants only).

About QFES

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