The Opportunity:

We’re seeking motivated and qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanics to join our passionate and friendly workshop team at our Oakleigh depot, looking to expand on their career in a supervisory role, working alongside the workshop manager to help us support our communities by keeping our buses safe and on the road.

You'll be responsible for maintaining our up-to-date bus fleet—carrying out scheduled servicing, diagnostics, repairs and necessary training and upskilling to ensure vehicles operate safely and efficiently. Supervising the completion of day-to-day workshop operations to maintain peak vehicle requirements.

Why Join Us?

- Very competitive salary: Guaranteed base salary of $105,000+ (based on skills, qualifications, experience) plus the capacity to significantly boost your salary through regular overtime. Our Grade 3 mechanics often earn more than $110,000 pa...this role presenting even greater opportunity as it also attracts a higher hourly rate and 18% shift loading.

- A modern, and continuously upgraded fleet, with ongoing investment in the latest maintenance technology to service and maintain our Diesel, Hybrid and EV buses.

- Multinational company providing secure, ongoing employment with explicit career and supported progression opportunities including the opportunity to work interstate.

- Access to attractive benefits, including discounted health insurance, novated leasing, and gym memberships.

What You'll Bring:

- A motivated and passionate attitude to work as park of a team to keep our fleet on the road supporting our communities.

- Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (or equivalent).

- Extensive demonstratable experience in mechanical and electrical diagnostics and repair (bus industry preferable).





- Able to work independently and as a leader of a cooperative team.

- A strong commitment to health and safety.

- A Heavy Vehicle Licence, or willingness to obtain one.

- Strong written and verbal communication, computer literacy and people leadership skills.

- Considerable leadership/workshop supervisor/senior role experience preferred.

- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced, compliance driven environment.

- Sound understanding of compliance requirements, safe work and maintenance practices.

- Experience with Electric and Hybrid Electric vehicles is highly desirable.

About Us:

CDC Victoria is one of the largest private bus operators in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. We’re committed to “Linking People, Places and Communities” by providing essential public transport and reliable charter services to schools, sports clubs, and other groups across the state.

We are also proud leaders in environmental sustainability, having introduced 50 Hybrid and Diesel vehicles, and Victoria’s fleet of Zero Emission Full Electric Bus in the Southeast.

With over 1,100 employees from 80+ diverse backgrounds, we operate across nine depots in Ballarat, Geelong, Mildura, Broken Hill, Oakleigh, Albion, Airport West, Westmeadows and Truganina (our Head Office).

Ready to Join Us?

If you meet the criteria and want to be part of a leading public transport provider, please apply by submitting your Resume and Cover Letter via SEEK's apply now link.

CDC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. As a diverse employer, we encourage and welcome applications from all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQIA, people with a disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

📌 Heavy Vehicle Mechanic (Oakleigh)
🏢 CDC Victoria
📍 Oakleigh