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Mareeba Shire Council
Mareeba Shire
Heavy Diesel Fitter – Mareeba Shire Council
Position type : Permanent, Full time
Application close date : Thursday, 27 November 2025
About 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.
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 Secure 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
- Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering (Heavy Diesel Fitter)
- Current Queensland C class driver’s licence
- Experience in servicing and repairing a wide range of plant and equipment,
including earthmoving machinery, trucks, light vehicles and small engine equipment
- Effective communication skills and basic computer literacy to support data entry and correspondence
- Proactive approach to problem solving and adherence to all health and safety regulations in the workplace
What we can offer you
- Permanent, full-time position
- Base pay of $78,791 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 as access to a Fitness passport and discounted health insurance, gift cards and corporate banking
- Learning and development opportunities
- Salary sacrificing options
Please refer to the position description or contact Conan Pottle , Foreperson Workshop , on (during business hours only).
How to apply
If you are ready to contribute your skills to and be a part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for the Heavy Diesel Fitter position today. Click the Apply button to start your application.
Applications close: Thursday, 27 November 2025
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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📌 Heavy Diesel Fitter (Mareeba Shire)
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