This role allows you to experience the unique rewards of regional living in Winton, where a relaxed pace and strong sense of community allow you to create an exceptional lifestyle. Enjoy shorter commutes and affordable housing while still making a meaningful impact in your role. Winton provides an ideal opportunity to balance work and life, build genuine connections, and enjoy the space and freedom that only regional Queensland can offer.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Undertake repairs, servicing, and preventative maintenance of a modern fleet of trucks, trailers, earthmoving, and auxiliary equipment.
- Attend breakdowns, diagnose faults (including use of diagnostic tools) and complete repairs of equipment in both workshop and field environments and perform non-structural fabrication and welding activities.
- Completion of accurate and timely verbal and written communication as required - examples include, but are not limited to, time sheets, work orders, service reporting and recording and processing maintenance information.
- Follow safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with Workplace Health and Safety and Environmental Protection Agency Legislation.
- Hazard identification and completion of risk assessments to ensure own safety and contribute to a safe work environment.
Mandatory qualifications and conditions:
- Completion of an apprenticeship in a trade such as a Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade or similar equivalent trade certificate qualification.
- QLD Open 'C Class' Drivers Licence. The successful applicant will be required to work to obtain a HR Class Drivers Licence within a reasonable time following commencement.
- In line with the TMR Operational Employees Certified Agreement 2022, there is a requirement to periodically work a weekend roster or other roster to undertake workshop or field service activities.
- Participation in after hours call our roster is required.
- The recommended applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical as part of our selection process for this role.
- As a Mechanical Tradesperson, you may be required, or have an opportunity, to travel to other service locations to undertake workshop or field service activities for varying periods of time. You will be entitled to expenses and allowances for such travel as per relevant awards/agreements.
Why join RoadTek?
We're committed to supporting your growth and success. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy:
* 5 weeks of annual leave plus 14% leave loading.
* Additional allowances (field, on-call, trade tools, and more).
* Government-paid superannuation.
* 9-day fortnight.
* Opportunities for overtime.
* Ongoing training and career development.
* Incentives and benefits for living in a rural and remote area (see attached RRAIS information).
Ready to roll up your sleeves and get started?
Apply now by completing the online questionnaire and attaching your resume. Be part of a team that keeps Queensland moving!
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/693217/26
Closing Date: Wednesday, 07 July 2026<space>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
