Diesel Fitter

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Diesel Fitter. Terms and conditions vacancy

About the business

An opportunity exists within Mount Isa City Council for a Diesel Fitter to join our team. To perform a wide range of mechanical repair and maintenance on Councils plant and equipment.

Applications Close 5:00pm Monday 9 July 2018.

You are required to provide written responses to the Key Selection Criteria which is located in the back of the position description.

Applicants will be required to undertake and pass a pre-employment medical.

About the role

• Proficient in the application of mechanical/technical skills in the mechanical and diesel fitting trades;
• Experience with hydraulics;
• Experience with various fleet items;
• Experience with auto electrics;
• High level of confidentiality and ability to exercise discretion in a professional manner essential;
• Well-developed interpersonal communication skills with a good customer service aptitude;
• A team approach and the ability to effectively operate in a multi-faceted unit where multi-tasking is often required to achieve outcomes;
• Self-motivated with strong time management, problem solving and decision making abilities;
• Sound knowledge of heavy plant such as loaders, graders, heavy trucks, backhoes as well as lighter plant such as tractors, mowers and road construction plant operation and maintenance;
• Understanding of Workshop/Mechanical environment;
• Knowledge of Council's corporate applications;
• It is an inherit requirement of the position to be able to occasionally lift weights up to20kg;
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions;
• Work in confined spaces;
• Squat, crouch, stoop and crawl on knees;
• Use power tools (vibration and impact) on a daily basis;
• Safely climb ladders and perform work at heights;
• Walk on uneven terrain.

Benefits and perks

Council offers excellent working conditions, generous employer funded superannuation benefits (up 12%), and a 19 day month. This position attracts 5 weeks paid annual leave per year and all personal protective equipment including work clothes are provided.

Skills and experience

• Trade Qualification;
• Demonstrated previous experience in team based workshop work environment;
• Minimum 3 year experience in a mixed fleet work environment;
• Current "C" class manual Driver's Licence;
• Working safely at heights is desirable;
• Confined Space is desirable;
• Manual handling is desirable;
• Heavy Rigid (HR) drivers licence is desirable;
• Certificate of competency for a Forklift Truck (LF);
• Possession of a current WH&S Construction White Card.
• Assist with repairs and maintenance of Council vehicle, mobile plant, and other Council fleet and non-fleet mechanical assets;
• Undertake preventative maintenance to Councils' plant and equipment;
• Timely and effective completion of work, meeting all trade industry standards and quality;
• Correctly and efficiently use all tools required by the trade;
• Maintain tools and workshop equipment in working order;
• Effective and timely diagnosis of defects and faults;
• Effective planning and organisation of individual repair work;
• Effective and appropriate housekeeping of the worksite;
• Assist in trade training programs for apprentices;
• Travel to remote locations to carry out duties;
• Provide and maintain high level of confidentiality;
• Actively contribute to the team and promote best practice;
• Maintain professional standards and integrity;
• Contribute to the promotion of the image of Council and the maximisation of good public relations;
• Out of ordinary hours work may be required;
• You are required to follow any other lawful and reasonable directives provided by your Supervisor or more senior officer;
• Council reserves the right to change these duties at any time.