Aspiring Heavy Vehicle Mechanic Apprentice – Bus Depot

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

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave

Staff bus

Opal card provided

TAFE training

Tools provided

Boots & uniform

Gym discount

RDO monthly

EBA pay increases

Job summary

Transdev Australasia is seeking a 1st Year Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to support a team maintaining our bus fleet. Depots are based at Port Botany, Randwick and Waverley, near Bondi Junction, with hours 6:00am-2:30pm, Monday to Friday.

You will gain TAFE study time at Wetherill Park and access to tools, boots and a free Opal card, along with paid leave and progression opportunities as the fleet modernises to EV technology.

Qualifications

• Must have some proven interest in the automotive industry.
• Hands-on automotive or mechanical experience including the use of related hand and power tools.
• Must have a current NSW drivers licence (Ps accepted) and be willing to upgrade to HR drivers licence if required.
• Commitment to a 4-year apprenticeship opportunity including TAFE study at Wetherill Park.
• Computer literacy with the ability to record accurate maintenance information.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified Tradespeople in the repair, servicing, maintaining and inspection our fleet of buses and ancillary vehicles.
• Repairs 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.
• Cleaning of the workshop including sweeping floors and emptying bins.
• Operate light machinery such as pedestrian forklift, yard scrubber, floor scrubber, bin lifter.
• Complete maintenance records accurately using computer-based systems.

Skills

Automotive interest

Hand tools experience

Power tools experience

Driver's license

Education

TAFE study

4-year apprenticeship commitment

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Transdev Australasia is seeking a 1st Year Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to support a team maintaining our bus fleet. Depots are based at Port Botany, Randwick and Waverley, near Bondi Junction, with hours 6:00am-2:30pm, Monday to Friday.

You will gain TAFE study time at Wetherill Park and access to tools, boots and a free Opal card, along with paid leave and progression opportunities as the fleet modernises to EV technology.