About Us:

Transdev John Holland Buses welcomes approximately four million customers to our services in the eastern, south-eastern and central Sydney each month.

Delivering vital connections to the Sydney Trains, Ferries and Light Rail Network, we enable people to live, work and play every day by providing our safe, sustainable services on some of Australia’s busiest bus routes. We’re passionate about serving our communities and our team of Journey Makers – as they’re known – are proud to do so

Because we are people serving people, our 100,000 employees have a positive impact on people and society. We are an international Group strongly rooted in the communities that we operate in.

At Transdev we believe that diversity in perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences drives innovation and strengthens our team. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join us in building a brighter future together.

The Role

As a qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, you will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of our bus fleet. This includes:

Repairing, servicing, and maintaining buses to meet regulatory standards

Road testing vehicles as required

Attending breakdowns on and off-site

Identifying and repairing vehicle defects

The talent you bring:

Current NSW MVTC Motor Mechanic trade certificate (essential)

Relevant experience on buses or heavy vehicles

Current HR drivers license (or ability to obtain)

Computer literacy for accurate maintenance record keeping

Capability to supervise and assist in training apprentices and trade assistants

Experience with scan tools (desirable)

Hours of work:

After an initial training period on day shift, you will commence a 2-week rotating roster which includes work on Saturdays and Sundays.

Day shift: 6am-2.30pm

Mid shift: 10.30am-7pm (15% shift allowance is payable for the entire shift)

Afternoon shift: 2.30pm- 11pm (15% shift allowance is payable for the entire shift)

Locations:

We have vacancies at the following depots:

Waverley (approx. 600 metre walk from Bondi Junction train station)

Randwick (site parking available and close to Light Rail stop)

Future Focus:

Be part of our journey towards a sustainable future! We are excited to share that in the coming years Transdev John Holland Buses will be introducing state-of-the-art electric vehicles to our fleet. This presents a unique and thrilling opportunity for our mechanics to work on cutting-edge EV technology, contributing to the advancement of sustainable public transportation. Join us in shaping the future of bus maintenance and play a vital role in the transition to cleaner, greener transportation solutions.

Don’t tick all the boxes? We welcome applicants with varied professional backgrounds and experiences. If you’re enthusiastic about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with what we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this or another role at Transdev.

Transdev celebrates diversity and equal opportunities! We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, gender, Indigenous status, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. We want to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds and communities.