Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

Kinetic; Shire of Yarra Ranges; On-site; AUD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Career progression opportunities

Secure employment with a leading busop

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Kinetic is offering an apprenticeship opportunity for Heavy Vehicle Mechanics at our North Fitzroy depot. You will learn through dedicated workshop mentorship, gaining high-level technical skills and leadership qualities to advance in the transport industry.

Join Australasia's leading bus operator and start your journey with long-term career progression, safety focus, and opportunities across the region. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Willingness to obtain a Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology.
• Willingness to obtain a Class C Driver’s License once of age.
• Willingness to participate in short-term inter-depot travel to facilitate learning.

Responsibilities

• Support workshop team and mentor as part of apprenticeship.
• Develop core mechanical knowledge and skills through hands-on maintenance.
• Contribute to safe, reliable bus operations.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Computer literacy

Autonomy

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Class C Driver’s License

Job description

Kinetic is Australia and New Zealand’s largest and most diverse bus operator, moving more than 100 million passengers per year across some of the most recognisable names in bus transport. We deliver these services through our 7300 people and fleet of over 4900 buses.

As a business who genuinely cares about our customers, our people and our environment; we are industry leaders in delivering zero-emission technology, investing in our communities, training and developing our people, and providing an inclusive workplace which reflects the communities we serve.

About us:

Kinetic is Australia and New Zealand’s largest and most diverse bus operator, moving more than 100 million passengers per year across some of the most recognisable names in bus transport. We deliver these services through our 7300 people and fleet of over 4900 buses.

As a business who genuinely cares about our customers, our people and our environment; we are industry leaders in delivering zero-emission technology, investing in our communities, training and developing our people, and providing an inclusive workplace which reflects the communities we serve.

The opportunity:

Heavy Vehicle Mechanics are one of the most in-demand trades roles in Australia and we want YOU to join us! Along your journey with us, you will be supported by our dedicated workshop staff who are keen to mentor you in high levels of technical knowledge and skills so you can thrive within the transport industry.

On top of that, you’ll be supported to learn key soft skills and leadership qualities to set you up for long-term success with career progression opportunities locally and interstate up for grabs.

With a strong focus on consistently providing safe, clean and reliable bus services for our customers, our Fleet Services team plays an important role in maintaining our buses in optimum condition through top quality maintenance and repairs.

Join us in our depot based in North Fitzroy to start and complete your apprenticeship with a transport industry leader. You will be taken on a journey to develop your talent from the ground up and become one of our future industry leaders.

If this sounds like an opportunity you don't want to pass on then we'd love to hear from you!

The boxes you’ll tick:

• Willingness to obtain a Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
• Willingness to obtain your Class C Driver’s License once of age
• Willingness to participate in short-term inter-depot travel to facilitate technical learning experiences
• Good level of written and verbal communication skills as well as computer literacy
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Be reliable and punctual

What we offer:

• Hourly pay rate: $27.46 (under 18: $16.05)
• Employment with Australasia's leading mass transit bus operator
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program Including wellbeing, financial and nutritional coaching, counselling, and legal advice
• Secure employment with genuine career progression opportunities

Kineticis proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.