Apprentice Technician

CMV Trucks; City of Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 24,797,000 - 35,818,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award hourly rates

Laundered overalls and safety gear

Nationally recognized accreditation

Training Institute with hands-on tools

Job summary

CMV Truck & Bus Dandenong offers a four-year apprenticeship in Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology, teaching you to diagnose, overhaul, repair, inspect and test a wide range of trucks and buses, with exposure to diesel engines, electrical systems and brakes in a modern workshop. The program blends theory with on-the-job training at CMV's Training Institute.

Successful applicants join a supportive team, receive modern tools and safety gear, and have clear paths to accreditation and future roles

Qualifications

• Completed year 11
• Valid driver’s license
• Strong attention to detail
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Friendly, positive, can-do attitude
• Cover letter and resume should showcase automotive activities, hobbies, or work experience

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, overhaul, repair, inspect and test a wide range of trucks and buses.
• Work with diesel engines, electrical systems and brakes.
• Learn in CMV Truck & Bus modern workshop with state-of-the-art diagnostic tools.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Education

Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

CMV Truck & Bus is more than just a job, we are preparing you for a long-term career within the automotive industry. If you love working on large powerful engines, enjoy problem solving and like the idea of working with advanced machinery and computers, then this is the perfect career for you.

At CMV Truck & Bus Dandenong you’ll learn how to diagnose, overhaul, repair, inspect and test a wide range of trucks and buses. As well as working with a range of diesel engines, you will gain experience in electrical systems and brakes. You will be exposed to CMV Truck & Bus modern workshop equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic tools.

CMV Truck & Bus Offers an intensive 4 year apprentice training program, providing theory and on-the-job components as part of their Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology.

You will learn the knowledge, skills and applications required to begin a career as a Heavy Vehicle Diesel technician working on Mack Trucks, UD Trucks, Volvo Truck and Volvo Buses onsite.

CMV Truck & Bus Training Institute

Our state-of-the-art training institute is located at one of the most modern truck dealerships in the Southern Hemisphere. Sitting alongside our CMV Truck & Bus Derrimut Dealership, apprentices have full access to onsite parking, lockers, laundered uniforms, café and gym facilities.

The purpose-built training institute delivers on-the-job elements as part of apprenticeship training, the training institute is equipped with the same tools the dealership uses, helping the apprentice to understand the safe and proper use of the tools they will be utilizing daily. Our in-house technical trainers support apprentices in gaining a TAFE qualification through hands-on experience.

What's in it for YOU

• Above award hourly rates $$$
• Fully laundered overalls, toolbox and safety equipment
• Nationally recognized accreditation upon completion
• CMV Truck & Bus Training Institute with one-on-one support with our highly experienced trainers
• Join the Volvo Group Australia network
• State of the art equipment and technology
• Focuson your wellbeing with CMVCare
• Discounted Corporate Income and Health Insurance through multiple partners to suit your individual lifestyle.
• Opportunities to support community partnerships with our Group CMV Foundation
• Enjoy annual company events, Christmas hampers and other employee engagement activities including paid volunteering days.

To be considered for this outstanding opportunity, you must have:

• Successfully completed year 11
• A valid driver’s license
• Strong attention to detail
• Good mechanical aptitude
• A friendly, positive, and can-do attitude
• Your cover letter and resume should showcase any automotive-related activities, hobbies, or work experience you have undertaken

About CMV T&B Dandenong

CMV Truck & Bus Dandenong hasbeen providing dedicated sales and aftersales support for our growing Mack and UD Truck customer base since December 2007.We are a subsidiary of the CMV Group of companies which has been operating for over 90 years and employs over 2000 staff throughout Victoria and South Australia. At CMV Truck & Bus, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We understand it’s our people who provide exceptional customer care, quality truck and bus servicing, parts advice and more that are key to our success.