Mechanical Fitter - Wastewater Operations

Mechanical Fitters
- Wastewater Operations

Mechanical Fitter
- Wastewater Operations(201121)

Permanent Full Time-38 hours per week

$ per annum + 13% superannuation(Includes Annualised Biological Allowance of $19,559.15)

RCC Employees' C7

Redland City Council offers you the chance to improve lives and shape your own career... on beautiful Redlands Coast.

Redlands is proud to rank among Queensland's Top 5 local government areas for wellbeing in the SGS Cities and Regions Wellbeing Index - confirming our community as a great place to live, work, and grow.

Join our team as a Mechanical Fitter
- Wastewater Operations

Are you a trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter looking for a role that offers variety, responsibility and the opportunity to make a real impact in your local community? In our City Water team, no two days are the same. You'll work across a diverse range of water and wastewater infrastructure, undertaking repairs, maintenance and fault finding on critical equipment that helps keep essential services running for thousands of residents.

Want to be part of something bigger? You'll be contributing to services at scale, supporting a network that delivers more than 14 billion litres of safe drinking water to over 65,000 properties and treats more than 14 billion litres of wastewater every year. Using your practical skills and problem‑solving abilities, you'll help deliver essential works, support efficient use of resources, respond to customer needs, and ensure jobs are completed safely, on time and to a high standard.

This is a permanent full-time opportunity offering excellent work‑life balance, strong earning potential through overtime and on‑call opportunities, and the chance to work on everything from treatment plant equipment and pumps to heavy mechanical assets, cranes and vehicles. Whether you're currently working in water, manufacturing, mining, construction or heavy industry, this could be the change you're looking for.

• Undertaking planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical plant and equipment across Redland Water's water and wastewater networks.
• Diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs, and monitoring the condition of equipment including treatment plant assets, pump stations and water storage infrastructure.
• Operating and maintaining a variety of plant and equipment including cranes, trucks, utes and specialist mechanical equipment.
• Supporting the development of maintenance schedules, work records, safety requirements and asset management activities.
• Contributing to a safe, compliant and environmentally responsible workplace while working collaboratively with team members and contractors.

• Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter or equivalent mechanical trade background.
• Experience in mechanical maintenance, repairs and fault finding, with skills in welding, fabrication and/or machining.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and the capacity to deliver practical, fit-for-purpose maintenance solutions.
• Ability to work effectively both within a team environment and autonomously in the field.
• Experience in the water, wastewater or industrial maintenance sectors is highly regarded but not essential.

• Enjoy more time for what matters with a 9‑day fortnight and a permanent transition to a 36.25 hour work week planned for November 2026.
• Additional earning opportunities through overtime and an on‑call roster, providing extra income without the demands of FIFO or long‑distance travel.
• Work locally and make an impact maintaining essential water and wastewater infrastructure while being part of a supportive, experienced team.

Working for us means enjoying diverse work and gaining opportunities to grow in a region of outstanding…