Description:
Looking for your next opportunity? Contribute your knowledge and skills to our team! We’re currently seeking a highly experienced individual who is reliable and passionate in leading a team on a daily basis. This key role will assist in ongoing support of innovative practices as we continue to strive towards being an industry leader in the maintenance of our fleet. Come on board with Busways as a Mechanic at our Lonsdale Depot.
What We Offer:
- Earning Potential: $110,000 - Choose an item.including reasonable overtime loading Inclusive of super
- $38.69 - $42.44 per hour,depending on skills and experience
- Annual Leave : loading of 17.5%
- Ongoing Training and Development: Including in-house Heavy Vehicle Brake courses presented by a registered TAFE teacher
- Exposure to Advanced Technologies: Work on a range of vehicles, including Euro 5 & 6 technologies
- Licence Upgrade Opportunities: Upgrade from a car licence to HR 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
This role requires a mature and professional approach with excellent communication skills. Your main duties will include:
- Diagnosing, inspecting, reconditioning, repairing, assembling the fleet and ensuring safety, quality and Busways 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
- Maintaining clean workshop practices
- Reporting and repairing all accident damage as required
- Performing ad-hoc tasks and other duties as directed
- Ensuring staff have adequate training to perform necessary tasks
- Raising purchase orders and processing invoices for payment
- Reporting and repairing all accident damage as required
- Performing 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.
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:- Certificate lll in commercial vehicle mechanical technology or above, but will consider Certificate lll in light vehicle mechanical technology with 4 - 5 years post apprenticeship experience in a similar role with the same level of responsibilities would be highly regarded
- Minimum 3 - 5 years working as a Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic
- Mentoring apprentices to learn their trade and playing a critical role in their growth within the team
- Day to day running of the workshop
- Ensure adherence and understanding to WHS regulations and relevant company policies
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
- Have experience working in a team environment on daily maintenance and repair schedules
- Apply a proactive approach with a drive for continuous improvement
- Be physically fit to carry out the necessities of the role
- 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 but Not Necessary:
- Medium Rigid (MR) or above Australian drivers licence
- Heavy vehicle diesel mechanic experience (we provide training and development)
If you believe this is the perfect role for you, please apply by submitting a resume and a cover letter that specifically addresses your suitability to the role Individual applications will be processed as soon as they are received. Applications can be submitted by clicking 'Apply Now' or sending an email to: recruitment@busways.com.au
For any queries about the role please contact the Workshop Supervisor: Boyd Lewis on 0437 676 016 or General Manager, Fleet: Neil Henderson on 0421 002 420 .
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.
No agency applications, please.
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