About the role
As a Mechanical Tradesperson, you'll perform servicing, repairs, fault finding and preventative maintenance activities in both workshop and field environments. You'll diagnose equipment issues using modern diagnostic tools, attend breakdowns, complete repairs, perform fabrication and welding activities, and maintain accurate maintenance records. You'll also contribute to a strong safety culture through hazard identification, risk management and compliance with workplace health and safety
requirements.
Why choose RoadTek?
RoadTek is a commercial business within the Department of Transport and Main Roads and delivers transport infrastructure solutions across Queensland. With a fleet of more than 1,300 assets and operations spanning the state, RoadTek offers the scale, stability and career opportunities that come with one of Queensland's largest infrastructure organisations.
When you join RoadTek, you'll benefit from
- Permanent full-time employment and long-term job security.
- Competitive salary, superannuation and leave loading.
- 76-hour fortnight with a rostered day off (RDO).
- 4 weeks recreation leave
- Career development through RoadTek's Mechanical Tradesperson Development Program.
- Opportunities to work on a wide range of heavy vehicles and plant equipment.
- Ongoing training, professional development and mentoring opportunities.
- Paid parental leave, salary packaging options and wellbeing initiatives.
- Access to health and wellbeing programs, annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program services.
About you
To be successful, you will bring
- A completed mechanical trade qualification such as a Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade or equivalent.
- A Queensland C Class Driver Licence and willingness to obtain an HR Licence.
- Strong mechanical diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
- A commitment to safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.
- The ability to work in both workshop and field service environments. Forklift, refrigerant handling or other heavy vehicle and plant-related licences will be
highly regarded.
What sets this opportunity apart?
This role offers variety, with opportunities to work across workshop and field service activities, travel to different locations when required, support apprentices and expand your technical capability. You'll be part of a team that keeps critical infrastructure projects moving while developing your career within a respected government-owned business.
If you're ready to apply your mechanical expertise to meaningful work that supports communities across Queensland, we'd love to hear from you.
Applications will remain current for 12 months.