Yard Assistant (Maintenance) - Blacktown

Busways Group; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime loading

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Training and development

Job summary

Busways is seeking a Yard Assistant (Maintenance) at the Blacktown Depot to support our mechanical tradespeople and workshop team. This role focuses on keeping the yard tidy, assisting with maintenance tasks, and ensuring fleet safety and readiness.

The successful applicant will have basic to intermediate mechanical knowledge, good communication skills, and be comfortable using computers and software as part of daily duties. A proactive, team-oriented mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Basic to intermediate mechanical knowledge.
• Experience working in a team environment in a yard or workshop.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow directions.
• Comfort with using computers and software in daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Clean the yard and perform grounds maintenance as needed.
• Move parts and materials between workshop, depot yard and workshops.
• Support maintenance and repairs to buildings (e.g., gutters, painting).
• Assist with driving or transporting parts as directed.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Forklift/vehicle yard safety

Tools

Computers & software

Job description

Yard Assistant (Maintenance)

Looking for your next opportunity? Contribute your experience and skills to our team! We’re currently seeking a driven individual that has a basic to intermediate understanding of mechanical knowledge to join our team as a Yard Assistant (Maintenance). This role provides support to our mechanical tradespeople and wider workshop based team to ensure our high standards in maintaining and upkeeping our fleet are consistently met. Come on board with Busways at our Blacktown Depot.

What We Offer

Earning Potential: Up to $65,000+ including reasonable overtime loading and generous allowances Inclusive of super

• Base rate of $30.70 per hour.
• Annual Leave: loading of 17.5%
• Ongoing Training and Development: opportunity to undertake additional training and certifications to support and advance your skills.
• Exposure to Advanced Technologies: Assist with a range of vehicles, including Euro 5 & 6 technologies.
• Licence Upgrade Opportunities: Upgrade from a car licence to MR licence, with costs covered by the company.
• Career Progression: The chance to fulfil higher duties or undertake additional roles.
• Benefit Programs: Fitness passport, Novated Lease options, Employee Assistance Programs and more
• Team Environment: Work in a close knit, team-oriented environment with quarterly BBQs to celebrate together
• Employee Referral Programs: Opportunity to earn a cash bonus for successfully referring qualified candidates for selected positions.
• Employee OPAL card: Providing free travel on the Opal network for employees.

Role Responsibilities

This role requires a mature and professional approach with excellent communication skills. Your main duties will include:

• Cleaning the yard and mowing lawns as required
• Emptying bins in the workshops and depot yard as required
• Picking up and delivering parts and other objects as directed by the Workshop Manager/Supervisor
• Carrying out maintenance and repairs to buildings as required, such as cleaning gutters and painting
• Maintaining gardens and depot premises as required
• Perform ad-hoc tasks and other duties as directed

Our workshop staff play a critical role within the business to ensure our ever-evolving fleet of vehicles are continually maintained to the highest standard to keep our staff and passengers safe out on the road.

You can expect to be provided with all necessary training, this will include relevant information about our various makes and models of vehicles to ensure a thorough understanding of standards required to meet contract obligations.

About Us

Busways is the largest Australian-owned bus operator and most experienced Australian bus specialist, delivering high-performing transport services since 1942. As the first choice for real-world solutions, we provide public bus services on behalf of state governments. Our team of 2,800 operates 1,350 buses and 47 million journeys annually.

Choose An Organisation That Values You

We invite you to consider Busways as your Employer of choice through this opportunity. Join an organisation who supports an inclusive and safe, team focused environment, where you can expect to work alongside leaders and colleagues with diverse skills and knowledge to share, contributing towards the creation of a meaningful employment experience. We value, recognise and appreciate that our employees are the driving force behind our success, allowing us to thrive.

We offer our employees the chance to develop, evolve and take on additional duties throughout their time with us, providing possibilities to progress their career over time. We encourage our employees to follow their passion for growth within the organisation, supporting advancement throughout the journey they choose to share with us.

The Successful Applicant Will

• A willingness to work a variety of shifts
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in working in a team environment on daily maintenance and repair schedules
• Confidence in using computers and software packages
• 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
• Be physically fit to carry out the necessities of the role which includes heavy lifting
• Be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check, and working with children check.
• Be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have unrestricted working rights in Australia
• Hold a current Unrestricted Australian drivers licence issued by the relevant State

Highly Regarded

• Medium Rigid (MR) or higher licence class

Busways is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from all individuals, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from diverse social, cultural, and gender backgrounds.

For any queries about the role please contact the Regional Assets Manager, Fleet: Anthony Vella on â¯0438 537 941.

No agency applications, please.