Heavy Diesel Fitter

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Mareeba Shire Council Full time

Overview
Base per Annum:
$76,754
Position Type:
Permanent, Full-time
Location
: Mareeba, Queensland
Application Close Date:
18 September 2025
Come and work as a vital member of our Workshop Team here at Mareeba Shire Council, located within an easy one-hour drive from Cairns offering a regional lifestyle with all its benefits in relatively close proximity to Cairns.
The Role
Our Heavy Diesel Fitters are responsible for delivering a high level of support in the servicing, maintenance and repair of all machinery, plant, equipment and other Council-owned assets, as required.
You will be based at Council's workshop in Mareeba, however, our plant and crews work all over the Shire which also means our Heavy Diesel Fitters may be required to work anywhere within the Shire when they have to go to the plant, instead of the plant coming to them. This may include callouts and work which may require an overnight stay in Council-provided accommodation or rough camp environments.
This role involves undertaking physically demanding work in a hot and humid climate on a daily basis. As such, our Heavy Diesel Fitters need to ensure they are and remain physically fit and able to efficiently and consistently undertake these tasks. This includes a requirement to maintain their weight at or below the Safe Working Load (SWL) limit for the seat of the machinery and equipment the position is required to operate.
The role will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.
What we are looking for
You will have high-level trade skills and knowledge in the service, maintenance and repair of Council's plant and equipment which includes earthmoving machinery, trucks, light vehicles and small engine equipment
You will be Heavy Diesel Fitter trade qualified
You will work well in a team environment and have effective communication skills
What we can offer you
Permanent, full-time position
ENG Level C8
Base pay of $76,754 per annum comprised of base wage and allowances and an Above Award Payment
Plus paid overtime where applicable
5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
Work/life Balance – 9-day fortnight
12% employer superannuation contributions
Lifestyle benefits such access to a Fitness passport and discounted health insurance, gift cards and corporate banking
Learning and development opportunities
Salary sacrificing options
Interested?
Please send the following documents to
Short cover letter (300 words)
Your current resume
Completed MSC Employment Application form
Applications Close:
Thursday, 18 September 2025
Contact:
For further information about this position contact
Conan Pottle, Foreperson Workshop
, on
0418
722 003
(during business hours only).
Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.
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