This position is responsible for the safe and reliable maintenance of plant, equipment and infrastructure associated with Council's Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) and waste operations.

Undertake inspections, servicing, fault finding, repairs and maintenance activities on processing plant, conveyor systems, hydraulic systems and associated equipment to maximise reliability, minimise downtime and support productive facility operations.

About you:

- Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitter and Turner, Mechanical Fitter or equivalent).
- Current Queensland "C" Class Driver Licence.
- Working at Heights certification.
- Welding and fabrication experience.
- High Risk Work Licence (Forklift, Elevated Work Platform, Dogging or Rigging).
- Experience maintaining industrial processing plant, fixed plant or similar mechanical equipment.
- Sound knowledge of conveyor systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, gearboxes, drives, bearings and rotating equipment.




- Demonstrated fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience delivering preventative and breakdown maintenance.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals and specifications.
- Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or similar.
- Ability to complete maintenance records, inspection reports and work orders.
- Demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in waste management, recycling, resource recovery, mining or industrial processing facilities.
- Electrical disconnect/reconnect competency.
- Experience with asset management and reliability-centred maintenance practices.

📌 Maintenance Fitter (Mount Isa)
🏢 Council Jobs
📍 Mount Isa