Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanic

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services

Branch: Fleet Solutions

Salary Range: Trade C7 $1,709.20 per week plus superannuation plus benefits

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Wacol, Brisbane

About the opportunity

We are seeking qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanics to join our Fleet Solutions team. This is an opportunity to work in a stable, community-focused environment with an extensive and diverse range of plant and fleet assets.

We are a tight-knit ‘Fleet Family’ and we live and breathe our values of respect, connection, ownership and everyone is a leader with a valued voice.

No two days are the same. You’ll be working across a broad mix of equipment including heavy vehicles, earthmoving machinery, road making equipment, light vehicles, landscaping equipment, buggies and woodchippers and specialised equipment that supports essential Council services.

What you’ll enjoy in this role:

• Variety of work and diverse maintenance experience to become a highly sought after mechanic
• A safety-first workshop culture with modern tools and systems
• Secure employment and work-life balance. A four day working week, 6:30am to 4:30pm, 38 hours per week
• Opportunities to build skills beyond the tools.

More than just a mechanical role, this position offers exposure to fleet and asset management practices. You’ll gain an understanding of lifecycle planning, maintenance strategies, reliability and data-driven decision making.

If you’re interested in progressing your career, we also offer leadership and development opportunities. This includes cross skilling in other mechanical trades, mentoring apprentices, acting supervisor roles, formal training and pathways into senior technical or leadership positions.

About you

• Trade qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
• Experience working on light vehicles, heavy vehicles, major plant and minor plant
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Interest in quality maintenance and asset care
• Willingness to learn, share knowledge and be part of a supportive team

If you take pride in your work and enjoy contributing to services that support the community, we want to hear from you.

Join a team where your skills are valued, your development is supported, and your work makes a real difference every day.

Benefits of working for Council include:

•         flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
•         free gym and wellness centre
•         award winning superannuation fund
•         generous leave provisions
•         competitive salary.

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

For more information: Please call Steven Harvey on 07 3403 0021

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: 15/05/2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.