Apprentice Mechanic – Dubbo Based

Buslines Group; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Buslines Group offers 1st year apprenticeships for the trade of Heavy Vehicle (Diesel) Mechanic at our Dubbo location. Apprentices will learn to support the service and repair of our fleet of buses in line with best practice to ensure we operate in a safe, timely and efficient manner.

Collaborating with the Asset team, you will develop skill sets that align to achieving your qualification in your trade. Immediate start is available!

Qualifications

• 1st year apprenticeship for Heavy Vehicle (Diesel) Mechanic.
• Interest in heavy vehicles and buses; able to work in a team.
• Completion of a pre-apprenticeship or related experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support service and repair of fleet of buses.
• Collaborate with Asset team to develop skills.
• Attend on-site training and study commitments.

Skills

Diesel mechanic

Education

Pre-apprenticeship course

Job description

Buslines operates a fleet of the highest quality European chassis with Australian built bodies. The majority of buses in the fleet are Volvo, Mercedes Benz or MAN chassis with the world class Australian built Bustech bodies. All new buses are manufactured to Euro 6 emission standards, the latest in electronic safety features, with the latest electronic braking, steering and suspension systems with full stainless steel framed bodies. These buses are fitted with full air conditioning, CCTV, seat belts and fire mitigation systems fitted as standard.

About the Company:

Buslines Group is the largest bus operator in regional NSW with 13 operations throughout the state and a fleet of more than 420 buses.

The fleet operates from a modern, clean and well equipped maintenance facility across NSW.

The Role:

Buslines Group have 1st year apprenticeships for the trade of ‘Heavy Vehicle (Diesel) Mechanic’ at our Dubbo location.

Apprentices will learn to support the service and repair of our fleet of buses in line with best practice to ensure we operate in a safe, timely and efficient manner.

Collaborating with the Asset team, you will develop skill sets that align to achieving your qualification in your trade.

Immediate start is available!

What you bring:

In addition to having an interest in heavy vehicles and buses, you will be self-motivated with enthusiasm to learn. You would be willing to work and learn in a team environment and with support the drive and commitment to complete your apprenticeship term.

You will have some technical aptitude and be computer literate.

Completion of a relevant pre-apprenticeship course or trade work experience is advantageous, but not essential.

The benefits for you:

As well as financial rewards and opportunities to gain skills and experience from qualified trades persons, you’ll also enjoy great benefits including a clean and orderly working environment and the support of dedicated managers who have your best interests at heart both in onsite training and formal study.

You will have access to sophisticated tools, systems and programs and ongoing training to help you be the best you can be.