Queensland Fire & Emergency Services – Townsville QLD

19d ago , from Fire and Emergency Services Queensland

Join a purpose- driven team where yourcontributiondrives real outcomes for Queenslanders. The Queensland Fire Department (QFD) provides fire prevention,preparednessand response services to fire in the built and landscape environments, as well as scientific and specialist capabilities to Queensland communities.Hereyour workin Fleet Maintenance and Operations helps keep communities safe, informed and supported.

- Meaningful Impact:Service,maintainand repair heavy, medium, and light commercial fleet assetsthatprotectspeople, property, and the environment.
- Innovation & Intelligence:Work withcutting-edgeelectronic diagnostic equipment and firefighting pumping systems tomaintainoperational capability.
- A Culture of Respect & Support:Join an inclusive workforce that celebrates diversityandprioritiseswellbeing with flexible working arrangements, and access to the Fire and Emergency Services Support Network.

Are you ready to ignite your career?Join us as aHeavy Vehicle Motor Mechanic.

As a Heavy Vehicle Motor Mechanic in our Fleet Maintenance team, you will play a key role in bringing your mechanical expertise and proactive problem-solving to QFD.Based at ourYatala, Townsville and Toowoomba workshops, you’ll use your technical experience, diagnostics mastery, and workflow knowledge ability to ensure all equipment is fit for purpose.

This position provides true operational stability with a schedule, ensuring you are reliably home with your family at the conclusion of each shift. It offers an excellent balance on a 9-day fortnight roster allowing you to maintain a dedicated local routine and achieve your career goals.





- Undertake servicing and repairs of fire appliances and ancillary systems to ensure compliance with the NHVR and Transport Operations Act.
- Service and maintain firefighting and pumping systems to manufacturer specifications to ensure they perform under pressure.
- Utilise electronic diagnostic equipment and hand tools safely to identify and resolve mechanical and electrical faults.
- Manage digital job sheets and data entry via the electronic Fleet Maintenance System to ensure effective service delivery.
- Collaborate with the Workshop Supervisor to communicate the condition of the fleet and ensure all maintenance goals are met.
- Participate in manufacturer training to stay at the forefront of heavy vehicle technology and maintenance best practice.

We want to hear from youifyoupossessagenuinefascination withdiverse machineryand enjoy the challenge of working across a varied fleet, showing an equal enthusiasm for mastering emerging automotive technologies andmaintainingcomplex legacy systems.

We areseekingamotivated team playerwhohas:

- Current Medium Rigid drivers' license (or ability to attain prior to appointment).
- Trade certification qualification - Level 1 Motor Mechanic (Heavy Vehicle Stream), and/or skills and knowledge as a tradesperson in heavy motor mechanic workplace.
- Skills, knowledge and/or qualifications in similar light vehicle trades will be considered, and with the intent that the applicant would update their certifications if successful.

Provide an after-hours rostered on-call service for the provision of urgent maintenance/repairs for fire appliances/heavy vehicles and equipment.

Applications will remain current for 12 months and may be contacted for future opportunities.

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📌 Motor Mechanic (Heavy Vehicle) (Townsville City)
🏢 Queensland Fire And Emergency Services
📍 Townsville City