Heavy Vehicle Mechanic - Bega

Transport for NSW; Black Range; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Day Fortnights

4 weeks annual leave

iPad & work phone supplied

Relevant PPE & Basic Toolbox are also

supplied

Potential for overtime

Excellent work Life balance

Rewarding and inclusive team

environment

Exposure to unique and specialised

fleet project builds

Job summary

Transport for NSW in Bega is seeking a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to join our Fleet Innovation and Technology team on a 9-day fortnight, Monday to Friday. The role focuses on maintenance, repairs and diagnostics across a diverse fleet, with opportunities to install, commission and modify complex systems while ensuring safety and quality.

You will be expected to supervise apprentices when required, work autonomously, and uphold high safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Completed a Heavy Vehicle Mechanical trade or Plant Mechanical trade.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and safely.
• Experience with heavy vehicles and fault diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair heavy vehicles and fleet equipment.
• Install, diagnose and modify complex mechanical systems.
• Supervise apprentices as required.

Skills

Heavy vehicle maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Autonomous work

Education

Heavy Vehicle Mechanical trade

Plant Mechanical trade

Job description

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Trades & Services

Job location: Bega, NSW, AU, 2550

Job reference number: 111852

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $1519.4-$1755.2

You put people at the heart and take pride in the impact of your work.

You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team.

In this role, you'll:

Right now, we have an opportunity for a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to join our Fleet Innovation and Technology team in Bega on a 9-day fortnight working Monday to Friday.

In the role you will undertake maintenance and repairs on a diverse range of heavy vehicles, specialised fleet equipment and custom-built mechanical systems. You’ll have no hesitation taking on duties involving installation, maintenance, repairs, fault diagnostics, commissioning, and modification of complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic machinery.

We provide an inclusive and collaborative space to develop your skills and share your knowledge across the team. Therefore, there may be occasions where you may be required to supervise apprentices or staff assisting other mechanics across the area.

Mechanical Tradesperson Grade 1-3 is multi-graded. The starting grade is assigned based on demonstrated skills and experience. Progression through the grades is automatic provided the employee can demonstrate they have the skills and capabilities required for the next grade.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About You

It is essential that you have completed either a Heavy Vehicle Mechanical trade or a Plant Mechanical trade.

You are an ambitious, collaborative and qualified mechanical tradesperson who enjoys working autonomously.

You have good problem-solving skills and fault diagnosis skills and you’re proactive in dealing with customer complaints by being effective and efficient in your approach.

With a strong focus on safety, you have the ability to identify, communicate and report environmental hazards in the workplace and understand the quality requirements of the tasks to be performed within this position.

Experience working with a variety of Heavy Vehicles will be highly regarded.

An AIS Examiners Ticket, along with experience in metal fabrication, automotive electrical systems or other relevant complementary trade skills, would be highly regarded.

You must hold a current unrestricted NSW Motor Vehicle driver’s licence.

You hold/or are willing to obtain a Medium Rigid or Heavy Rigid driver’s licence.

You hold/or are willing to obtain prior to commencement a current Construction Industry White Card.

You must have a willingness to undertake any legislated or internal licensing or ticketing requirements as directed.

TfNSW take the WH&S and the management of fatigue of our employees seriously therefore to be eligible for this role it is a requirement that you must reside within a reasonable distance from Bega Depot.

The wage range for this position is $1,519.40 to $1,755.20 per week plus superannuation and allowances dependant on qualifications & experience.

• 9 Day Fortnights
• 4 weeks annual leave
• iPad & work phone supplied.
• Relevant PPE & Basic Toolbox are also supplied
• Potential for overtime
• Excellent work Life balance.
• Rewarding and inclusive team environment
• Exposure to unique and specialised fleet project builds

Who We Are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

Applications close 11:59 PM Tuesday 3 November 2026

For any enquiries, please contact John Roberts at [e-mail].

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW

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