Cleanaway is Australia’s largest waste management organisation with over 7,500 employees working at over 400 sites. Delivering solutions for over 50 years that offer extraordinary benefits not just for our customers, but for our communities and the environments we live in. We provide sustainable waste management solutions to a range of customers including councils, small businesses, large corporate entities and government agencies.

About the role:

Based in Cairns, Queensland at our Portsmith depot, we are seeking a qualified and experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic to perform routine and un-planned servicing to our varied fleet of assets. Reporting to our on-site Equipment Manager as a part of a 30+ vehicle fleet, day to day you will be responsible for tasks including diagnostics, servicing, troubleshooting and repair work.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will have the following:

• Certificate Three in Engineering (Heavy Diesel Mechanic) or equivalent  
• Valid HR/MR/MC license
• Experience with a range of heavy vehicles
• Zero Harm Safety mindset
• Willingness to take a Pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol test
• Willingness to undertake a National Police check (if required)

Waste industry experience is not essential, however possessing a good attitude, being reliable and having a willingness to learn is. Ideally our suitable candidate will have some experience in electrics and/or hydraulics to support our business to thrive.

Why Cleanaway:

• Job security – this is a Full-time, permanent role with 0800 starts
• Starting hourly rate of $43 per hour plus super and OT
• Ample onsite parking, PPE and uniform provided to you
• Australia’s largest waste management company: career, training and development opportunities.
• Company commitment to diversity and inclusion programs: 18 weeks paid primary carer leave top up and options for flexible work.

Cleanaway is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages and values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from First Nations peoples, mature age and early careers, and people from all cultural backgrounds.