A South Burnett Regional Council Opportunity:
Kickstart your career with this outstanding Kingaroy based Diesel Fitter Apprenticeship with the South Burnett Regional Council.
This full-time apprenticeship (up to 4-year maximum-term) will commence in January/February 2025 and will assist in the Council’s Plant & Fleet workshop.
The Benefits:
The benefits include:
* Paid on-site training while completing a Cert III in Engineering – Fixed & Mobile Plant Mechanic (Diesel Fitter/Mechanic).
* Work / life balance with a 9-day fortnight 6.00 to 3.00 work roster.
* 12% Employer Superannuation contribution.
* Salary packaging options.
* Corporate memberships.
* Health & Wellbeing programmes.
Who Should Apply:
The opportunity should be of equal interest to the following groups of applicants wanting to explore a career as a Diesel Fitter with the South Burnett Regional Council:
* Current year 10, 11 or 12 students attending school and available for full-time employment from early 2025.
* 2024 Year 12 graduates.
* Recent Year 12 graduates.
* Mature age applicants.
The Duties:
The primary role of the position will be to learn and develop diesel fitting trade skills and to use those skills to provide quality support to the workshop team in servicing and maintaining the Council’s machinery and equipment.
Specific duties will include:
* Participate in theoretical training and complete a Cert III in Engineering – Fixed & Mobile Plant Mechanic (Diesel Fitter/Mechanic).
* Acquire practical on-the-job experience relevant to the trade.
* Assist and work with the Council workshop’s qualified trade staff.
* Maintain work areas to ensure a safe, clean, tidy and efficient workplace.
* Ensure workshop equipment and tools are maintained in good condition.
* Maintain efficient timekeeping, work organisation and quality control to ensure effective service to Council’s internal and external customers.
The Requirements:
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following in the workplace:
* Minimum successful completion of year 10.
* A commitment to learn and complete formal trade qualifications.
* A mechanical aptitude.
* The ability to safely perform the physical demands of the role.
* Sound comprehension, numeracy and communication skills.
* The ability to follow directions and work with minimal supervision as required.
* Proven team player qualities.
* General Safety Induction for Construction Worker Certification (White Card) or the ability to quickly acquire.
* A minimum current “C” class driver or learner licence (manual preferred).
* A commitment to safety in the workplace.
Additional Application Requirements:
Part of the recruitment process for this position will include the completion of basic comprehension & numeracy assessments and selection criteria questionnaires.
After submitting an application, all applicants will be invited by email to select a group session to attend and complete the assessments.
Only those applicants who complete the comprehension, numeracy and questionnaire assessments will be able to progress their applications.
Pre-employment Assessments:
Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment which will include drug and alcohol testing.
To Apply:
Applications should include a current resume and be submitted directly from this website by Friday, 22nd November 2024. #J-18808-Ljbffr