Heavy Diesel Fitter

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 $74,029 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 Up to 12% employer superannuation contributions Lifestyle benefits such access to a Fitness passport Learning and development opportunities Salary sacrificing options

Interested?

Please send the following documents to [email protected]

Short cover letter (300 words) Your current resume Completed MSC Employment Application form

Applications Close: Thursday, 8 August 2024

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.