Motor Mechanic

Motor Mechanic (Heavy Vehicle) - Fleet Maintenance - Yatala Current Queensland Fire Department employees and volunteers must apply via their internal careers site. Are you a qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic? Or similar (light vehicle and auto electricians also considered) The Queensland Fire Department NEED you Join our dedicated fleet and specialist equipment team who are responsible for ensuring our fire trucks and equipment are kept in safe working order, so our firefighters can attend emergency incidents and keep the community safe. What we can offer 12.75% employer superannuation contributions Tool and oncall allowances Additional income through overtime and out of hours on-call roster Great Benefits, stable, secure permanent employment with career development Flexible hours of work including 9-day fortnight Generous leave entitlements, including sick, recreation, long service and parental leave Excellent team and safe working environment Latest tools and equipment Paid training and development & other great additional benefits About us We’re looking for a qualified Motor Mechanic (Heavy Vehicle) to join our Yatala Workshop within the Asset Services – Fleet Maintenance directorate. In this role, you’ll: Service, repair and maintain a range of heavy and light emergency vehicles, plant and equipment. Diagnose faults and perform preventative maintenance to manufacturer and QFD standards. Apply your technical expertise to ensure vehicles are safe, reliable and operationally ready. Work collaboratively with skilled tradespeople and technical officers in a supportive, safety‑focused environment. Maintain accurate service records and contribute to fleet improvement initiatives. About You You take pride in your work, thrive in a team environment, and understand the importance of reliability in every vehicle you service. Your Qualifications and Experience A recognised qualification as a Motor Mechanic (Heavy Vehicle) or equivalent trade certificate. Experience in maintaining and repairing heavy vehicles (government or emergency service fleet experience highly regarded). Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills. Commitment to safety, teamwork and high‑quality outcomes. Special requirements Provide an after‑hours rostered on‑call service for urgent maintenance/repairs for fire appliances/heavy vehicles and equipment. What’s on Offer Permanent, full‑time position based in Yatala Stable public sector employment with excellent working conditions Competitive salary $93,397 - $97,097 per annum + super + tool and uniform allowances Ongoing training and career development opportunities through QFD’s learning programs Join a team that values professionalism, inclusion and service to the community Capabilities To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to the “key accountabilities” for this role: Vision: Stimulates ideas and innovation Results: Drives accountability and outcomes Accountability: Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces, demonstrates sound governance The QFES shared values you will exemplify: Respect Integrity Courage Loyalty Trust How to Apply Applications will remain current for 12 months and may be contacted for future opportunities. Applications won't be accepted via SEEK. Please refer to the QFD Public Service Application Guide (All PS Classifications/Streams and Senior Officer) for information on how to apply for this role and contact us to discuss any reasonable adjustments if required. Please contact Ray Timms, Manager – Fleet Management on phone or email. #J-18808-Ljbffr