Job Description

Central Highlands Regional Council - Emerald QLD

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1d ago , from Central Highlands Regional Council

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Work Type: Permanent Full TimeLocation: Emerald, Blackwater
n Directorate: OperationsRemuneration: Stream C, Level 8: $59.78 per hour inclusive of superannuation & allowances

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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 quick-paced environment where no two days are the same - we'd like to hear from you!

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We are currently recruiting Diesel Fitters to join our team.

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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.
n 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.
n 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 campenvironments.

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

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To be considered for this position, you must possess:

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- Minimum of Queensland C class manual provisional drivers licence.
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- General Construction Induction Card (White) or ability to obtain prior to commencement
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- 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)
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- Working Safety at Heights (or ability to obtain)
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- Extensive experience in the repair, maintenance and servicing of a variety of heavy vehicles and plant and equipment.
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- Experience in diagnostic, repair or rebuilding of trucks, construction equipment and agricultural/mowing equipment.
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- Extensive experience in the use of diagnostic equipment for breakdown, fault diagnosis.
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- Extensive experience diagnosing and investigating faults and repairing or maintaining complex electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic circuits.
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- Relevant recent experience diagnosing and investigating faults, repairing, maintaining and servicing diesel engines, transmissions and drive trains.
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- Extensive experienced with both in field and workshop type breakdowns, repairs, maintenance and servicing.
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- Extensive experience working both autonomously and as an effective member of a team.
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Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.

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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.

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Benefits Include:

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- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
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- Fortnightly RDO's
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- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
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- Wages paid fortnightly
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- Employee Assistance Program
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- Training and Development opportunities available
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As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

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

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Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

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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.

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The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:

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- Right to Work in Australia
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- Medical Assessment
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- Reference + Licence Check
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Applications close: Monday 07 September 2026 at 12noon.

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

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📌 Diesel Fitter (Emerald)
🏢 Central Highlands Regional Council
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