Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

Skybus; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms and PPE provided

On-site parking

Career progression

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

SkyBus, powered by Kinetic, is recruiting qualified mechanics for our Sydney Airport fleet. You’ll repair and maintain buses, including Battery Electric vehicles, in a busy Mascot workshop, with a 40-hour week on a rotating roster.

Join a leading transport operator delivering safe, clean, and reliable services at Sydney Airport. You’ll work with modern technology and support a sustainable fleet while upholding high safety standards in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics.
• Experience in bus, truck or commercial vehicle maintenance.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and high workmanship standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled maintenance, inspections, and repairs on buses (including Battery Electric vehicles).
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs efficiently and safely.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and manufacturer standards.
• Work collaboratively with the Fleet and Workshop team to meet operational deadlines.

Skills

Safety-first mindset

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Trade qualification in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics

Job description

SkyBus, powered by Kinetic, are proud to have been awarded the contract to operate critical airside and landside services at Sydney Airport, marking the expansion of our iconic brand into NSW.

With a strong track record in delivering safe, clean, and reliable airport, urban, school, and charter bus services, Skybus and Kinetic’s success is driven by teams dedicated to excellence. Our Maintenance is critical to this success – ensuring our fleet runs at peak performance through high quality servicing and maintenance.

We’re now looking for qualified mechanics to join our team at Sydney Airport. You’ll be responsible for the repair and maintenance of our bus fleet – including our new Battery Electric vehicles – as we continue to raise the bar for safety, sustainability and service. This is a workshop-based role where your skills, attention to detail and commitment to high standards will make a real impact every day.

Location: Mascot, Sydney

Our team of mechanics will work a 40-hour week on a rotating roster to cover the following operational hours:

Monday to Friday: 5am – 10pm

Saturday and Sunday: 5am – 2pm

The opportunity:

SkyBus, powered by Kinetic, are proud to have been awarded the contract to operate critical airside and landside services at Sydney Airport, marking the expansion of our iconic brand into NSW.

With a strong track record in delivering safe, clean, and reliable airport, urban, school, and charter bus services, Skybus and Kinetic’s success is driven by teams dedicated to excellence. Our Maintenance is critical to this success – ensuring our fleet runs at peak performance through high quality servicing and maintenance.

We’re now looking for qualified mechanics to join our team at Sydney Airport. You’ll be responsible for the repair and maintenance of our bus fleet – including our new Battery Electric vehicles – as we continue to raise the bar for safety, sustainability and service. This is a workshop-based role where your skills, attention to detail and commitment to high standards will make a real impact every day.

Location: Mascot, Sydney

Our team of mechanics will work a 40-hour week on a rotating roster to cover the following operational hours:

Monday to Friday: 5am – 10pm

Saturday and Sunday: 5am – 2pm

What you’ll be doing

• Conduct scheduled maintenance, inspections, and repairs on buses (including Battery Electric vehicles)
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs efficiently and safely
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and manufacturer standards
• Work collaboratively with the Fleet and Workshop team to meet operational deadlines

What you’ll bring

• Trade qualification in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics or similar
• Experience in bus, truck or commercial vehicle maintenance
• A safety-first mindset and pride in delivering quality work
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced workshop environment
• HR or MR licence (or willingness to obtain) highly desirable
• Ability to obtain an Australian Security Identification Card (ASIC)

Why join us

• Be part of a high-profile contract at Sydney Airport
• Work with modern fleet technology, including zero-emission vehicles
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for growth
• Enjoy job security with a leading transport operator
• Uniforms and PPE provided
• Competitive pay and benefits

The benefits of working with us

• We are Australasia's leading mass transit bus operator and are rapidly growing internationally.
• We have a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment that enables you to succeed.
• We care for our people and provide an Employee Assistance Program which includes wellbeing support, financial and nutritional coaching, counselling, and legal advice.
• We offer secure and long-term employment with genuine career progression opportunities.
• We have free on-site car parking available for all employees.

About us

For almost 50 years, SkyBus has provided airport bus services in Australia. We are honoured to have recently been awarded the airside contract at Sydney airport. This is an exciting new chapter for us, expanding our world famous brand into Sydney, and fast tracking to a fully battery electric bus fleet over the next few years.

SkyBus is part of Kinetic, Australia and New Zealand’s largest and most diverse bus operator, moving more than 100 million passengers per year across some of the most recognisable names in bus transport. We deliver these services through our team of over 7300 people and fleet of over 4900 buses.

At SkyBus we genuinely care about our people, our passengers and our environment, we’re leading the way in delivering zero-emission technology, investing in our communities, developing our people, and providing an inclusive workplace which reflects the communities we serve.

How to apply

SkyBus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified persons of all sexualities, genders and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, to apply.