Diesel Fitter The Opportunity To carry out minor and major services and repairs to Council plant and equipment. About Us Banana Shire is situated in Central Queensland, Australia located 120 km west of the growing industrial city and port of Gladstone - and an easy drive to the city of Rockhampton. Our population is approximately 15,000 people spread over 28,577 square kilometres. Major industries in the area include Coal Mining, Power Generation, Beef Production, dryland cropping and irrigation such as Lucerne and Cotton. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Undertake general maintenance and repairs on light vehicles, plant and equipment in the Workshop and in the field in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and Council’s preventative maintenance program Undertake general welding fabrication, repairs and hard facing repairs to ground engaging tools Maintain the field service unit and contribute to the appearance of the workshop Diagnose and repair mechanical problems Assist with the supervision of apprentices and work experience staff Travel to any of Council’s workshops within the Shire as required Respond to enquiries from internal and external customers promptly and professionally Contribute to the continuous improvement of Workshop practices Participate in stocktakes and maintenance of tooling and lubrication dispensing products Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties including providing and obtaining information Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position eg. job cards, timesheets Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices as required Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training. QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS Compulsory Diesel Mechanic Fitter or Motor Trade Qualification Current C Class Drivers Licence (minimum provisional licence required) Construction Induction White Card. Desirable Air Conditioning Ticket Current MR or HR Class Drivers Licence High Risk Forklift Licence. ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED Compulsory Demonstrated experience maintaining medium and heavy plant (although light vehicle mechanics with broad experience will also be considered) Demonstrated welding and fabrication experience Excellent customer service skills together with demonstrated ability to display initiative and work effectively in a team environment under minimal supervision Sound level of oral and written communication skills Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles, practices and legislation How to Apply Information on how to apply is in our application package, which can be obtained from our website www.banana.qld.gov.au or by calling 07 4992 9500.
