DIESEL MECHANIC

Buslines Group; Cessnock; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime paid at penalty rates

PPE provided

Uniform provided

Work on Euro 5 & 6 technologies

Job summary

Rover Coaches in Cessnock is seeking a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to join our depot team. You will diagnose, inspect, recondition and repair our fleet, ensuring safety, quality and adherence to Rover Coaches standards.

You will maintain vehicles according to manufacturer guidelines, respond to breakdowns, and communicate safety or maintenance issues clearly. MR or HR licence is preferred, and we value proactive, team‑oriented individuals committed to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in the service and maintenance of vehicles.
• Maintain safety standards and company policies.
• Solid verbal and written communication.
• Experience working in a team on daily maintenance and repair schedules.
• Be proactive with a drive to continuously improve and adapt in a growing team.
• MR or HR driver's licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, inspecting, reconditioning, repairing, assembling the fleet and ensuring safety, quality and Rover Coaches standards are followed at all times.
• Maintaining all company vehicles and assets in accordance with Manufacturer's guidelines.
• Ensuring all maintenance work is performed according to company procedures.
• Attend breakdowns and carry out field related mechanical repairs.
• Effectively and efficiently communicate any safety or maintenance issues.
• Adhering to all Work, Health & Safety requirements whilst performing work duties.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance experience

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Maintenance manuals

Job description

Situated in the heart of Wine Country, Rover Coaches is one of the largest still family owned bus companies in New South Wales with a rich and proud history dating back to 1925.

Our regular bus services operate daily throughout the Coalfields and to Maitland, Newcastle and our Morisset Service links Sydney to Wine Country daily. On School days we transport over 4,500 students in and around the Hunter with a modern fleet of air-conditioned, mostly seat-belted buses.

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

The Role:

A position has arisen for a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to work at the Cessnock Depot.

Role responsibilities

• Diagnosing, inspecting, reconditioning, repairing, assembling the fleet and ensuring safety, quality and Buslines standards are followed at all times
• Maintaining all company vehicles and assets in accordance with Manufacturer's guidelines
• Ensuring all maintenance work is performed according to company procedures
• Attend breakdowns and carry out any field related mechanical repairs
• Effectively and efficiently communicate any safety or maintenance issues
• Adhering to all Work, Health & Safety requirements whilst performing work duties

The successful applicant will have

• Experience in the service and maintenance of vehicles, we would be happy to provide training to assist you in developing these skills
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and company policies
• Sound level of verbal and written communication
• Experience in working in a team environment on daily maintenance and repair schedules
• Be proactive with a drive to finding better ways to continuously improve and be adaptable in a dynamic and growing team
• We are looking for real, not perfect individuals that are passionate and invested in achieving outcomes
• Hold a MR or HR driver's licence (preferred)

As a Rover employee you will:

• Be offered a competitive hourly rate
• Have the opportunity to work on a range of vehicles such as Euro 5 & 6 technologies
• Work in a close-knit and team orientated environment that celebrates together with quarterly BBQs
• Be given the opportunity to grow, develop and take on additional responsibilities during your employment.
• Provide with the opportunity to work overtime hours on a weekly basis (paid at penalty rates)
• All work uniform and any/all necessary PPE will be provided

We are committed to the value of respect, and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.