Mechanic Diesel Fitter (9235.01)
- Join the City of Hobart to maintain a diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical faults.
- Work in both workshop and field environments, utilising modern diagnostic systems.
Group and Team: City Infrastructure
Location: Cleary's Gates
Employment status: Permanent, Full-time
Classification: Municipal Trade Level 2
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $78,988 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.
- Enjoy City of Hobart employee benefits.
- Above award wages and employer superannuation at 13.5%.
- Permanent, full-time opportunity with a fortnightly Rostered Day Off.
About the role
Looking for a career where your skills keep a city moving? Join the City of Hobart and work on one of the most diverse fleets in Tasmania. From heavy trucks and construction equipment to agricultural machinery and specialist plant, you'll play a key role in maintaining the vehicles and equipment that deliver essential services to our community every day.
This hands-on role offers a unique mix of workshop and field-based work, giving you the opportunity to tackle a wide variety of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical challenges while working with modern diagnostic systems and equipment.
Role accountabilities include:
- Service, maintain and repair a diverse range of heavy vehicles, agricultural machinery and plant equipment.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical faults.
- Use advanced diagnostic software and on-board monitoring systems to identify and rectify issues efficiently.
- Interpret technical manuals, service information and schematics to deliver effective repair solutions.
- Complete work safely and professionally in accordance with Australian Standards, Codes of Practice and industry regulations.
Learn more about the role in the position description: Position Description
About you
Join Our Team as a Motor Mechanic – Diesel Specialist
We’re seeking a qualified Motor Mechanic with diesel expertise to join our supportive team. You’ll need a current Driver Licence, a Heavy Rigid Licence (or willingness to obtain), and a White Card.
You take pride in delivering high-quality work and enjoy solving complex technical problems and value safety, teamwork and customer service. Whether you're diagnosing faults in a heavy truck, servicing plant equipment in the workshop or responding to repairs in the field, you'll play an important role in keeping our fleet reliable, safe and ready to support the community.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and work with a team that appreciates your expertise, we’d love to hear from you!
About us
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:
- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- A wide range of leave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.
Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
Learn more about our vision, mission and values.
How to apply
If you're passionate about mechanical work and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Christopher Reardon, Program Leader Fleet Fabrication, on 03 6278 0264 or email chris.reardon@hobartcity.com.au
All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.
Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 8 November 2026.
Before you begin
You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.
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- Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.
Selection process
Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.
The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.
Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.
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