Diesel Fitter / Diesel Mechanic

About the role

Protech is hiring a trade-qualified diesel fitter for a stable, long-term Townsville-based role combining workshop and field service work. The position supports the maintenance, servicing and breakdown repair of a diverse fleet of heavy vehicles, civil construction equipment and ancillary machinery, with occasional travel and LAHA provided where applicable.

Key responsibilities

• Complete servicing and preventative maintenance activities
• Diagnose and repair breakdowns in workshop and field environments
• Service and maintain crew trucks and paint trucks
• Maintain and repair civil construction equipment such as rollers, excavators and backhoes
• Service and repair small engines and ancillary equipment
• Complete maintenance documentation and inspection reports
• Work safely and effectively as part of a maintenance team

Required profile

• Apprenticeship completed in a mechanical trade, such as a Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade or equivalent
• Current White Card and Queensland C Class driver licence
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical
• Willingness to travel throughout the region and state as required
• Highly regarded: HR driver licence, LF forklift licence and refrigerant handling licence
• Experience with civil construction equipment, road maintenance machinery, heavy vehicles and earthmoving mobile plant is highly regarded

What we offer

• Salary package of $70,112 - $86,877 depending on experience, plus superannuation, leave loading and allowances
• 12.75% superannuation and 17.5% leave loading
• Tool, trade and infrastructure allowances, plus paid travel and meal allowances when away
• A stable, long-term opportunity with a well-established maintenance team