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: $52.5487 per hour

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Guaranteed annual earnings: $114,766.36 per annum

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Extra benefits: 12% superannuation, 17.5% annual leave loading, 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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About Transdev WA

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

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We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Tradesperson Heavy Vehicle / Diesel Motor Mechanic to join our workshop team at our Rockingham WA Bus Depot.

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This is a full-time, ongoing position responsible for inspecting, servicing, diagnosing and repairing diesel-powered buses and associated heavy commercial vehicle systems.

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About The Role

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

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Your key responsibilities will include:

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- inspecting, servicing, maintaining and repairing diesel-powered buses and heavy commercial vehicles;
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- diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and electronic faults;
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- using mechanical and electronic diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults;
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- repairing and maintaining diesel engines, transmissions, braking systems, steering, suspension and driveline components;
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- carrying out scheduled preventative maintenance, vehicle inspections and safety checks;
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- dismantling, inspecting, repairing, replacing and reassembling mechanical components;
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- testing vehicles, systems and repaired components to confirm secure and effective operation;
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- identifying worn, damaged, defective or unsafe vehicle components and completing required repairs;
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- conducting breakdown repairs and operational maintenance when required;
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- interpreting technical manuals, 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, professional and collaborative workshop environment.
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Qualifications And Experience

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- a recognised trade qualification in Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology, Automotive Mechanical Technology, Diesel Motor Mechanics, or an equivalent relevant qualification;
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- demonstrated practical experience inspecting, servicing, diagnosing and repairing diesel-powered heavy vehicles;
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- sound working knowledge of diesel 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 mechanical and electronic diagnostic equipment;
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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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- previous experience maintaining buses, coaches, trucks or other heavy commercial fleet vehicles;
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- experience with modern heavy 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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- 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 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 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.

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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 the rostered 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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- guaranteed annual earnings of $114,766.36;
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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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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 Heavy Vehicle / Diesel Motor Mechanic (Rockingham)
🏢 Transdev Australia and New Zealand
📍 Rockingham