Are you looking for a change? Want to work in a constantly evolving industry? If you are interested in joining an organisation where your skills will positively impact the wider society – this job is for you.
As a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic you will be responsible for repairs to the Transdev John Holland Bus fleet.
We have vacancies at the following depots:
Port Botany (site and street parking available)
Waverley (approx. 600 metre walk from Bondi Junction train station)
Randwick (site and street parking available and close to Light Rail stop)
Your work will support the public transport industry across bus Region 9 in Sydney’s iconic Eastern Suburbs. Your skills will support the connection between families, friends, and future generations. Help us deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable journeys.
We offer:
Hourly pay rate $40.05ph - $42.05 (dependant on experience) with current EBA increase, rising to $42.79 - $44.93 (dependant on experience) in January 2025 due to EBA increase)
Potential annual earnings of up to 100K + super (including shift allowance and overtime)
Regular opportunities for paid overtime
A monthly rostered day off (RDO)
5 weeks annual leave
Fortnightly rotating day/afternoon roster with shift allowances
Tools, boots and uniforms supplied
Uniform laundering facilities
Career development opportunities including the latest electrical vehicle technology
Free staff bus from Central and/or Redfern to all 3 depots (departure times vary)
About you:
Current NSW MVTC Motor Mechanic trade certificate (essential requirement)
Current HR licence (or current C class licence and have the ability to get an HR licence)
Computer literacy with the ability to record accurate maintenance information.
Capability of supervising and assisting to train apprentices and trade assistants.
Experience with scan tools (desirable).
Experience in bus maintenance and public transport operations (desirable).
Job description:
Repairing, servicing, maintaining and inspection our fleet of buses and ancillary vehicles to meet regulatory standards
Road testing of vehicles as required
Attending vehicle and/or equipment breakdown, both on and off site.
Identify charging systems, starting systems and electrical systems.
Manage ignition engines and other systems.
Diagnose brake, steering and suspension systems.
Repair transmissions and drivelines.
Identify, report and repair vehicle defects.
Hours of work:
After an initial training period on day shift you will commence a 2-week rotating roster (which includes rotation through weekend work on occasions).
Examples of shift times are below although each depot has slightly different afternoon shift times:
Day shift 6am-2.30pm
and
Mid shift 10.30am-7pm (15% shift allowance is payable for the entire shift)
and
Afternoon shift 2.30pm- 11pm (15% shift allowance is payable for the entire shift)
The hourly pay rates including 15% shift allowance are $46.06ph - $48.36 (dependant on experience) with current EBA increase, rising to $49.21 – $51.67 (dependant on experience) in January 2025 due to EBA increase
Please note that candidates who cannot provide a copy of a current NSW MVTC Motor Mechanic trade certificate will not be considered for this role
If you are as passionate about delivering unparalleled service as we are, then click the ‘Apply now’ button to complete your application form.
For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Warren Carney at warren.carney@transdevjohnholland.com.au or call 0477 796 019
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve. We support applications from people representing all diversity groups and ages such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and/or Intersex (LGBTI) and people with disabilities. We respect religious beliefs and ethnicity.
Transdev John Holland Buses (TJHB) is a joint venture partnership between Transdev Australasia and John Holland combining the know-how of one of the world’s leading mobility companies and one of the nation’s leading integrated infrastructure, transport and building companies.