Mechanic

Looking for your next opportunity? Contribute your experience and skills to our team! We’re currently seeking an individual who is reliable and passionate in their trade to join our team, supporting innovation as we continue to strive towards being an industry leader in the maintenance of our fleet. Come on board with Busways as a Mechanic at our Kempsey Depot.

What We Offer:

• Earning Potential: $90,000 - $115,000 including reasonable overtime loading and generous allowances (inc. superannuation)
  
  
  
  • $36.01 - $39.76 per hour, depending on skills and experience  
  
  
  • Tool Allowance: $17.90 payable weekly
  
  
  • Attendance Allowance: $32 payable upon rostered hours worked
  
  
  • Annual Leave loading of 17.5%
  
  


• Ongoing Training and Development: Including in-house Heavy Vehicle Brake courses presented by a registered TAFE teacher


• Exposure to Advanced Technologies: Work on a range of vehicles, including Euro 5 & 6 technologies


• Licence Upgrade Opportunities: Upgrade from a car licence to MR licence, with costs covered by the company


• Career Progression: The chance to fulfil higher duties or undertake additional roles


• Benefit Programs: Fitness passport, Novated Lease options, Employee Assistance Programs and more


• Team Environment: Work in a close knit, team oriented environment with quarterly BBQs to celebrate together


• Employee Referral Programs: Opportunity to earn a cash bonus of $1,000 for successfully referring qualified candidates for selected positions

Role Responsibilities:

This role requires a mature and professional approach with excellent communication skills. Your main duties will include:

• Diagnosing, inspecting, reconditioning, repairing, assembling, servicing the fleet and ensuring safety, quality and Busways standards are maintained at all times.


• Maintaining all company vehicles and assets in accordance with Manufacturer's guidelines


• Ensuring all maintenance work is performed according to company procedures.


• Attend breakdowns and carry out any field related mechanical repairs while ensuring all breakdown procedures and protocols are followed.


• Effectively and efficiently communicate any safety or maintenance issues


• Adhering to all Work, Health & Safety requirements whilst performing work duties


• Maintaining clean workshop practices


• Reporting and repairing all accident damage as required


• Performing ad-hoc tasks and other duties as directed

Our workshop staff play a critical role within the business to ensure our ever-evolving fleet of vehicles are continually maintained to the highest standard to keep our staff and passengers safe out on the road.

You can expect to be provided with all necessary training, this will include relevant information about our various makes and models of vehicles to ensure a thorough understanding of standards required to meet contract obligations.

About Us: 

At Busways, our core focus is on quality customer service, stakeholder engagement and employee development.  

For over 80 years, we’ve delivered a professional, reliable standard of service. We currently operate bus service contracts for Transport for NSW in Western Sydney, North Shore and West, Central Coast and North Coast and the South Australian Public Transport Authority in Adelaide’s Outer South.  

With a team of more than 2,800 people, committed to transporting over 53.7 million passenger journeys each year, we pride ourselves on taking a proactive approach to public transport delivery to ensure that the customer journey is seamless as possible.  

Choose an Organisation that Values You:

We invite you to consider Busways as your Employer of choice through this opportunity. Join an organisation who supports an inclusive and safe, team focused environment, where you can expect to work alongside leaders and colleagues with diverse skills and knowledge to share, contributing towards the creation of a meaningful employment experience. We value, recognise and appreciate that our employees are the driving force behind our success, allowing us to thrive.

We offer our employees the chance to develop, evolve and take on additional duties throughout their time with us, providing possibilities to progress their career over time. We encourage our employees to follow their passion for growth within the organisation, supporting advancement throughout the journey they choose to share with us.

The Successful Applicant Will:

• Hold the relevant trade qualifications (MVTC) essential


• Have experience in the service and maintenance of vehicles (training provided to develop these skills)

• Ensure adherence and understanding to WHS regulations and relevant company policies

• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills


• Have experience working in a team environment on daily maintenance and repair schedules


• Apply a proactive approach with a drive for continuous improvement


• Be physically fit to carry out the necessities of the role

• Be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have unrestricted working rights in Australia


• Hold a current Unrestricted Australian drivers licence issued by the relevant State

Highly Regarded but Not Necessary:

• Heavy vehicle diesel mechanic experience (we provide training and development)


• Will consider licenced (MVTC) car mechanics with a minimum of 3-year post apprenticeship experience


• Medium Rigid (MR) or above Australian drivers licence

Apply now: 

If you believe this is the perfect role for you, please apply by submitting a resume and a cover letter that specifically addresses your suitability to the role Individual applications will be processed as soon as they are received. Applications can be submitted by clicking 'Apply Now' or sending an email to: recruitment@busways.com.au

For any queries about the role please contact the Regional Assets Support Manager, Fleet: Mark McGrath on 0438 537 926.

Busways is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from all individuals, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from diverse social, cultural, and gender backgrounds.

No agency applications, please.