Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic – Bus Depot

Transdev; Sydney; On-site; AUD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks paid annual leave

Free staff bus to depots

Free Opal card for work travel

Paid TAFE training

Tools, boots and uniforms supplied

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Transdev John Holland Buses is offering a 1st Year Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic role at depots in Port Botany, Randwick and Waverley. You will support a trades team, learning to maintain our bus fleet and gain hands-on experience with engines, drivetrains, electrical systems and diagnostics.

The program runs a 6:00am–2:30pm schedule with a starting pay of 21.13 AUD per hour, plus industry allowances. It includes a 4-year apprenticeship with TAFE training and benefits such as leave and

Qualifications

• Proven interest in the automotive industry.
• Hands-on automotive or mechanical experience with hand and power tools.
• Current NSW driver’s licence (Ps accepted) and willingness to upgrade to HR if required.
• Commitment to a 4-year apprenticeship including TAFE study at Wetherill Park.
• Computer literacy to record maintenance information.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified tradespeople in repair, servicing, maintaining and inspecting buses.
• Repair and maintenance of engines, transmissions and drivelines.
• Diagnose and repair ignition and other electrical systems.
• Diagnose and repair brake, steering and suspension systems.
• Identify, report and repair vehicle defects.
• Support trades staff with spare parts issuing and allocation.
• Clean the workshop and operate light machinery.
• Complete maintenance records accurately using computer-based systems.

Skills

Automotive experience

Hand & power tools

NSW driver’s licence (Ps accepted)

HR licence upgrade willingness

Education

4-year apprenticeship commitment including TAFE training

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Transdev John Holland Buses is offering a 1st Year Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic role at depots in Port Botany, Randwick and Waverley. You will support a trades team, learning to maintain our bus fleet and gain hands-on experience with engines, drivetrains, electrical systems and diagnostics.

The program runs a 6:00am–2:30pm schedule with a starting pay of 21.13 AUD per hour, plus industry allowances. It includes a 4-year apprenticeship with TAFE training and benefits such as leave and