Diesel Fitter

Work Type: Permanent Full Time 
Location: Emerald, Blackwater
Directorate: Operations
Remuneration: Stream C, Level 8: $59.78 per hour inclusive of superannuation & allowances

Are you looking to work day shift only and be home every night? Are you looking for a position that offers flexibility and variety? If you thrive working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same – we’d like to hear from you!

We are currently recruiting Diesel Fitters to join our team.

The Diesel Fitter will be responsible for delivering efficient and effective maintenance, repair and or servicing of council’s plant and fleet in line with industry best practice and standards.  
This includes both in the field and in workshop scheduled, reactive and or breakdown type maintenance, repairs or servicing of a diverse fleet of small, medium and large truck type fleet, construction type equipment, mowing and agricultural type equipment and associated equipment or attachments.
This role may be required to work anywhere within the Council boundaries, including callouts and work which may require an overnight stay in Council provided accommodation or camp environments.

In this permanent role, there is scope for future career development, training and progression. There is overtime available however this is optional. 

To be considered for this position, you must possess:

• Minimum of Queensland C class manual provisional drivers licence.
• Trade qualified Diesel Fitter/Diesel Mechanic  
• General Construction Induction Card (White) or ability to obtain prior to commencement
• Competent in operating of various types of equipment i.e trucks, road trains, constructional type and agricultural type equipment to the purpose of test and function (or ability to obtain)
• Working Safety at Heights (or ability to obtain)
• Extensive experience in the repair, maintenance and servicing of a variety of heavy vehicles and plant and equipment.
• Experience in diagnostic, repair or rebuilding of trucks, construction equipment and agricultural/mowing equipment.
• Extensive experience in the use of diagnostic equipment for breakdown, fault diagnosis.
• Extensive experience diagnosing and investigating faults and repairing or maintaining complex electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic circuits.
• Relevant recent experience diagnosing and investigating faults, repairing, maintaining and servicing diesel engines, transmissions and drive trains.
• Extensive experienced with both in field and workshop type breakdowns, repairs, maintenance and servicing.
• Extensive experience working both autonomously and as an effective member of a team.

If this sounds like you, apply now!

Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.

We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

Benefits Include:

• A generous superannuation scheme - 14.25% Contribution
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Fortnightly RDO’s
• Annual uniform allocation
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training and Development opportunities available

To apply for this position:

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Please download and review the position description.

To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:

1. A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
2. Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position

Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.

The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:

• Right to Work in Australia
• Medical Assessment
• Qualification check 
• Reference + Licence Check

For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Applications close: Tuesday 29th September 2026 at 12noon.

Please note: Candidates may be progressed through the recruitment process prior to closing date.

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