Heavy Vehicle Mechanic Leading Hand

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services

Branch: Fleet Solutions

Salary Range: Grade 5 - $1,876.40 + Superannuation per week

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Wacol, Brisbane

Fleet Solutions is part of City Standards Branch and maintains Council vehicles, light and heavy machinery, trucks, pavers, minor plant, forklifts, compressors, and many other assorted items.  

The purpose of this role is to undertake Leading Hand duties for a team of Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanics who look after the repair, maintenance and servicing of vehicles, plant and equipment to meet customer needs, optimise fleet utilisation and provide cost effective quality of work.  

We are looking for an experienced Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanic or similar who has the flexibility and capability to work on a range of fleet from heavy to light commercial vehicles and small engine equipment and has leading hand experience.  

This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a professional team; in a safe and secure environment; and build your mechanical skills on a diverse range of mechanical equipment across various Council locations. 

To be successful you will have: 

• demonstrated work experience in light and heavy commercial vehicles, and various small engine plant and equipment  
• ability to work autonomously and in a team environment 
• sound interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills  
• demonstrated ability providing excellent customer service 
• proven ability in solving mechanical problems and undertaking preventative maintenance  
• fundamental computer literacy 
• possession of a current HR (heavy rigid) Licence or the ability to acquire one 
• Certificate III in Heavy Vehicle Mechanic or equivalent Trade Certificate III in a Mechanical discipline. 

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: Friday 24 October 2025 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.