Job Description

Transdev WA

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Location: Transdev WA Rockingham Bus Depot, 20 Dixon Road, Rockingham WA 6168

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Employment type: Full-time, ongoing

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Hourly rate: $46.5692 per hour

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Earn from: $90K to $100k annually

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Additional benefits:

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- 12% superannuation
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- 17.5% annual leave loading
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- applicable allowances and additional overtime payments
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Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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Roster: Weekly rotating early and late shifts, plus approximately one rostered Saturday every six weeks

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Transdev WA provides public transport services across Western Australia. Our maintenance teams play an essential role in keeping our operational fleet safe, reliable and available for the communities we serve.

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We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Tradesperson Light Vehicle Mechanic to join our workshop team at our Rockingham Bus Depot.

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About The Role

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Reporting to the Workshop Manager, you will undertake scheduled and corrective maintenance to support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of Transdev WA's fleet.

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- inspecting, servicing, maintaining and repairing lightweight motor vehicles and applicable fleet vehicles;
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- diagnosing mechanical, electrical and electronic faults using appropriate diagnostic equipment;
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- performing scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance in accordance with manufacturer requirements;
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- repairing and maintaining petrol and light diesel engines;
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- diagnosing and repairing engine, transmission, cooling, braking, steering and suspension systems;
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- servicing and repairing driveline, fuel, exhaust, battery and charging systems;
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- using electronic scan tools and other diagnostic equipment to identify and rectify vehicle faults;
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- dismantling, inspecting, repairing, replacing and reassembling mechanical components;
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- testing vehicles, systems and repaired components to confirm safe and effective operation;
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- identifying worn, defective, damaged or unsafe vehicle components and completing the required repairs;
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- carrying out vehicle inspections and safety checks;
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- supporting fleet-maintenance activities within the scope of the employee's qualifications, competencies and assigned duties;
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- assisting qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanics with appropriate maintenance activities where required;
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- interpreting technical manuals, diagnostic information, manufacturer specifications and maintenance instructions;
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- completing workshop job cards, inspection reports and maintenance records accurately;
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- maintaining workshop tools, equipment and work areas in a safe and serviceable condition;
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- complying with workplace health and safety, environmental, quality and operational requirements; and
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- contributing to a safe, skilled and collaborative workshop environment.
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Qualifications and experience

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- a recognised trade qualification in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, Automotive Mechanical Technology, Motor Mechanics, or an equivalent relevant qualification;
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- demonstrated practical experience inspecting, servicing, diagnosing and repairing lightweight motor vehicles;
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- experience servicing and repairing petrol and light diesel vehicles;
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- sound working knowledge of engines, transmissions, braking systems, steering, suspension and driveline systems;
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- practical mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic capability;
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- experience using electronic scan tools and mechanical diagnostic equipment;
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- ability to diagnose mechanical and vehicle electrical faults;
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- ability to interpret technical manuals, manufacturer specifications and maintenance documentation;
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- ability to complete accurate job cards, inspection reports and maintenance records;
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- a strong commitment to workplace health and safety;
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- ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team;
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- availability to work the advertised rotating roster and rostered Saturday requirements; and
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- the ability to satisfy all pre-employment requirements applicable to the position.
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Desirable experience and licences

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- experience maintaining passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, fleet vehicles or similar automotive equipment;
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- experience with light diesel engines;
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- experience with up-to-date vehicle electrical and electronic control systems;
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- experience with vehicle air-conditioning or auto-electrical systems;
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- manufacturer-specific diagnostic or technical training;
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- experience working in a regulated transport, fleet or workshop environment;
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- previous experience supporting the maintenance of buses or heavy commercial vehicles within the scope of a Light Vehicle Mechanic's qualifications and competencies;
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- a current Western Australian driver's licence; and
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- a current Heavy Rigid driver's licence, or the ability and willingness to obtain one.
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Employment conditions

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The position provides 40 guaranteed hours per week, Monday to Friday. This comprises:

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- 38 ordinary hours per week; and
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- two guaranteed overtime hours per week, paid at double time.
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The following entitlements are paid in addition to the guaranteed annual earnings:

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- 12% superannuation;
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- 17.5% annual leave loading;
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- applicable shift allowances;
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- payment for rostered Saturday shifts; and
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- payment for any additional overtime worked.
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This indicative package excludes annual leave loading, Saturday roster payments, additional overtime and any other applicable allowances.

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Overtime and penalty payments

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Additional overtime and penalty payments apply as follows:

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- additional weekday overtime is paid at double time;
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- all hours worked on a Saturday are paid at double time;
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- all hours worked on a Sunday are paid at double time; and
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- all hours worked on a public holiday are paid at time and a half.
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Ordinary hours worked after 8:00 pm attract an additional nightshift loading of 20% of the base hourly rate for each eligible hour worked.

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The nightshift loading does not apply to voluntary overtime or hours worked on public holidays, Saturdays or Sundays.

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Hours and roster

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This is a full-time position working 40 guaranteed hours per week, Monday to Friday, excluding meal breaks.

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The 40-hour working week comprises:

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- 38 base ordinary hours; and
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- two required overtime hours paid at double time.
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The roster rotates weekly between:

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- Early shift: 5:00 am to 1:30 pm; and
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- Late shift: 10:00 am to 6:30 pm.
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Employees rotate between the early and late shift each week.

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A rostered Saturday shift is ordinarily required approximately once every six weeks. All hours worked on a Saturday are paid at double time.

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Applicants must be available to work both weekly shift patterns and participate in the rostered Saturday arrangement.

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What We Offer

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- full-time, ongoing employment;
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- an ordinary hourly rate of $46.5692;
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- earn from $90K to $100k annually;
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- 12% superannuation paid in addition to earnings;
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- 17.5% annual leave loading;
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- applicable overtime, penalty rates and allowances;
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- a structured weekly rotating roster;
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- a safety-focused and professional workshop environment;
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- access to relevant technical training and development;
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- employee benefits available under applicable Transdev WA policies and employment conditions; and
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- the opportunity to contribute to the safety and reliability of Western Australia's public transport network.
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Applicants must have, or be able to obtain, the legal right to work in Australia appropriate for this position.

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Pre-employment Requirements

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The successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete the pre-employment requirements applicable to the position. These may include:

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- verification of identity and Australian work rights;
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- verification of trade qualifications and licences;
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- employment-history and reference checks;
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- a pre-employment medical assessment;
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- drug and alcohol screening;
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- a National Police Clearance; and
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- any additional licences, checks or competency requirements relevant to the position.
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Diversity and inclusion

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Transdev WA is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive, respectful and safe workplace.

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We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

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All applicants will be assessed against the genuine qualifications, experience, capabilities and inherent requirements of the position.

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📌 Tradesperson Light Vehicle Mechanic (Rockingham)
🏢 Transdev Australia and New Zealand
📍 Rockingham