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SalaryAs a Mechanic/Diesel Fitter with Council, you will work as part of a dedicated team and be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, and repair of Council's Fleet Assets, including Earthmoving and Civil Construction Plant, Trucks and Trailers, Light vehicles, and Small Plant.
You will have the opportunity to work with a modern fleet, on a variety of asset types, makes and models – no day will be the same.
- This is permanent full-time positions based at Charlton, Pittsworth, and Crows Nest.
- The base starting salary for this position is $1284.31 gross per week, plus allowances, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and 12.65% superannuation.
- Enjoy work / life balance by participating in a 19 day working month with banked time and flexible working options.
- There is potential for flexible work arrangements reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- Training and development opportunities will be available generally after completion of a 6-month probation period.
- Salary sacrifice is available.
- Active social club – TRC Employee’s Association.
- Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.
- A range of progressive health and wellbeing services are provided.
- Work in a safety-conscious organisation and be home every night.
The Fleet Workshop is a modern workshop facility that services and maintains Council assets ranging from small plant through to large earthmoving machinery.
The Fleet Maintenance team ensure that our internal customers and external stakeholders receive excellent customer service to ensure Council assets maintain their operational requirements with limited interruption to the service they provide.
The Fleet Maintenance Management section oversees the servicing and repair of all fleet assets in workshops located at Principal Depot, Greenmount, Pittsworth, Millmerran, Goombungee and Crows Nest as well as mobile service and repair units working from these workshops. Maintenance Management also coordinate and deliver metal fabrication services across the region.
How to be successful in this position:
Qualification(s), training and/or experience, specific to the role:
Mandatory
- Trade Certificate as a Motor Mechanic/Diesel Fitter from a recognised Tertiary Institution.
- WHS Competency (White Card) for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry, or equivalent, or a willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
- Current ‘C’ Class Manual Driver’s Licence.
- Experience as a Mechanic/Diesel Fitter working with a range of plant and equipment.
- Current ‘HR’ Heavy Rigid Driver’s Licence.
- Current Refrigerant Handling Licence (automotive).
- Current Queensland Transport Examiner Licence.
- Current ‘LF’ – Forklift High Risk Work Licence.
For full details of this position, please ensure you download the , which provides the Success Criteria.
Please provide your current Resume and a one-page Cover Letter expressing your interest in the position and your relevant experience.
The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.
Please note to have your application considered, ensure that you have followed the instructions outlined above.
For further information:
Please contact Fraser Coutts on (07) 4688 6513 within business hours.
Closing date:
Applications will be reviewed upon being submitted, looking for secure employment and sensational working conditions - apply today.
About Council:
The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city with a population of 180,000 and employs approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and enthusiastic, about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents, and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to gain experience your career.
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