Specialist Field Service Fitter/Diesel Mechanic

2 days ago


Gympie Queensland, Australia Gympie Regional Council Full time $83,000 - $98,300 per year
  • A varied role, the successful applicant you will be required to diagnose, service, fuel and maintain council's diesel plant and machinery in the field.

  • Competitive annual salary commencing at
    $83,365, pl
    us up to 13% superannuation

  • Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO

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Specialist Field Service Fitter/Diesel Mechanic

Remuneration:
A
nnual salary commencin
g at $83,365
, p
lus up to 13% superannuation

Closing Date:
Sunday 12th October 2025
 at 11.00pm AEST

*No late applications will be accepted.  Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.
Role Overview*

The position will be required to diagnose, service, fuel and maintain council's diesel plant and machinery in the field and in the workshop as necessary to required standards, maintain

records and ensure compliance with policy and procedures.

The role also involves the safe and efficient transport of fuel to designated locations, key duties including pre-trip inspections, operating fueling equipment, maintaining accurate delivery records, following safety regulations and ensuring customer service excellence.

The position will have the responsibility to ensure that all fueling, repairs and maintenance of Councils fleet is carried out in a safe and cost-effective manner
.

Essential Knowledge & Skills:

  • Post trade experience in the servicing, repair and maintenance in a range of plant, earthmoving and road transport equipment.

  • Demonstrated fault finding and diagnostic skills within a workshop and field environment, including the use of machine management software operations.

  • Proven experience in the maintenance and fault diagnostics of machinery hydraulic systems.

  • Ability to diagnose the Automotive electrical system.

  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team while coaching and mentoring apprentices.

  • Ability to maintain records and use of computer systems for the effective recording of maintenance records.

  • Experience in driving / operation of a HR class truck and auxiliary equipment

  • AUR31116 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent

  • Queensland 'Heavy Vehicle Driver's License - Class HR' or above that is current and maintained.

  • Queensland General Construction Induction (White/Blue card).

  • Queensland High Risk Work License - FL (Forklift truck) that is current and maintained

Essential Requirements:

  • To carry out a service and maintenance program and fault diagnostic service for Council's plant and machinery as required.

  • Safe operation of a fuel delivery vehicle to deliver fuel to stakeholder locations and sites

  • Operating pumps and hoses to load fuel at the distribution point and to safely discharge fuel at various locations

  • Plan delivery routes to ensure timely deliveries, adhere to all council policies and industry regulations for the safe and effective delivery of fuel

  • Ensure safe work methods, practices and conditions at all times while working on or operating plant and machinery.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Fleet and Logistics Section.

  • Any other duties as delegated within the level of responsibility.

  • Order parts and plan and communicate with stakeholders.

  • Maintain oils and consumables inventories on the field service vehicle.

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please
click here. 

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Manager Fleet & Depot Operations, Gordon Robertson via email

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on or email

For a full explanation of our values please click here.  You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

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1) Download and review the position description above

2)
Complete the information below as requested using your personal email.
 

3) Click 'APPLY'

4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.

5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing:
It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday
12th October 2025
 at 11.00pm AEST.
*No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.*

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.


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