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    Diesel Fitter - Townsville, Australia - Townsville City Council

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    Permanent - Full time
    Description

    Why ChooseUs

    Townsville City Council isthe largest local government authority in NorthernAustralia.

    We are committed to creatingvalue by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity andgenerating an enriching lifestyle.

    Our organisation providesand maintains over $5.4b worth of community assets including waterand wastewater network and treatment, bridges, drainage, roads,waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitorsthrough events, providing recreational facilities, protecting thenatural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally andphysically healthy city.

    We lead creation of a cityfor this and future generations by focusing on our transition to acircular economy that is resilient to social, financial andenvironmental shocks.

    We are a Council led by ourcommunity to create an exciting and dynamic future.

    Townsville City Council isgrowing Townsville.
    Aboutthe role

    This role will perform repair,preventative maintenance and servicing procedures on Council'sdiesel and heavy earthmoving equipment and agricultural tractorsand implements to ensure they are maintained in a safe and reliablecondition.

    Aboutyou

    Our ideal candidate willhave:

  • Trade Certificate – MEM Diesel Fitter or AUR Mobile Plant Technician with the ability to achieve accreditation for all competencies listed in Attachment 'A' of the Position Description
  • High level of knowledge and experience in the repair of diesel and heavy earthmoving equipment, agricultural tractors and implements, to include; hydraulic, pneumatic, air conditioning, auto electrical repairs and minor welding repairs
  • Knowledge and ability to keep up to date with modern practices relevant to fleet servicing and repair procedures
  • Well-developed technical, diagnostic, and analytical skills relevant to mechanical servicing and repair procedures
  • Basic keyboard and computer literacy skills (or the ability to acquire) relevant to Outlook, Word, Excel, CES and Kronos Workforce Timekeeper applications
  • Possess good time management and prioritisation skills with the ability to achieve desired outcomes within set timeframes
  • Possess great customer service skills along with a good standard of written and oral communication skills and the ability to effectively negotiate and liaise with internal and external stakeholders
  • Knowledge and use of various techniques to facilitate the appropriate training of apprentices
  • Current "MR" class driver's licence, with the capacity to obtain a "HR" class driver's licence within six months
  • Forklift Licence, Dogman Certificate and Refrigerant Licence are all desirable
  • Applications should besubmitted through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter(maximum 2 pages), Resume outlining previous academic and workexperience and must include attachments of the relevantqualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

    For furtherinformation review the PositionDescription.

    Closing Date: 11.45pm Wednesday 4th October 2023

    What WeOffer

  • 17.5% annual leave loading
  • Up to 5 weeks annual leave
  • Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
  • 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
  • Domestic and Family Violence Leave
  • Natural Disaster Leave
  • Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven years
  • Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
  • Salary Sacrifice opportunities
  • Learning and Development opportunities
  • Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
  • Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • We arecommitted to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diversestyles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued,encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds(including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities,people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, peoplewith disability, and veterans) are encouraged toapply

    If youneed any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or ifyou would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, pleasecontact fora confidential discussion.

    Attachments:
    - N01065N01066N01607N01068N01069_Diesel

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