About Transdev WA
Transdev WA is one of Perth's largest bus operators, providing metropolitan bus services across Rockingham, Mandurah, Fremantle and Perth, including CAT, school and stadium services.
Our maintenance teams play a critical role in keeping our fleet secure, reliable, comfortable and available for the communities we serve. We are now seeking an experienced
Automotive Air Conditioning Technician / Auto Electrician
to support the servicing, diagnosis and repair of vehicle air-conditioning systems and associated auto electrical components across our bus fleet.
This is a great opportunity for a skilled technician who enjoys variety, takes pride in quality workmanship and wants a stable, long-term role with a respected public transport operator.
About The Role
This is a Perth-based role supporting Transdev WA's vehicle maintenance operations across our depots. For the right candidate, a company vehicle may be supplied to support mobile work between depots.
You will be responsible for diagnosing, servicing and repairing automotive air-conditioning systems, HVAC components and related auto electrical systems across our operational bus fleet. The work is hands-on, varied and focused on keeping passenger vehicles safe, reliable and comfortable.
This role would suit an experienced vehicle A/C technician, automotive air-conditioning specialist, auto electrician or suitably qualified tradesperson with strong diagnostic ability and experience working on mobile plant, heavy vehicles, buses, trucks, light vehicles or fleet equipment.
What We Offer
Sponsorship/Nomination for applicants on 482 VISA (MUST BE IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA TO BE ELIGIBLE!) - Terms & Conditions apply.
Full-time, ongoing employment with a stable public transport operator
Perth-based role supporting multiple Transdev WA depots
Family-friendly roster with flexible work hours available
Company vehicle supplied for the right candidate to support mobile depot work
Competitive hourly rate or salary package based on skills and experience
Applicable overtime,



penalties, allowances and superannuation
Variety of work across a large operational bus fleet
Supportive and safety-focused maintenance environment
Tools, uniforms and relevant equipment supplied where applicable
Training and development opportunities, including emerging fleet technologies
The opportunity to contribute to the safety, reliability and comfort of Perth's public transport network
Key Responsibilities
Diagnosing and repairing vehicle air-conditioning and HVAC faults across Transdev WA's bus fleet
Servicing and repairing compressors, condensers, evaporators, blowers, electrical circuits, belts, pulleys and refrigerant systems
Conducting pressure testing, leak detection, refrigerant recovery and re-gassing in line with ARCtick and environmental requirements
Carrying out scheduled and unscheduled servicing, repairs and component replacements
Diagnosing and repairing related auto electrical faults and auxiliary climate-control components
Performing temperature performance checks and verifying cooling and heating efficiency to operational standards
Supporting depot-based maintenance teams across Fremantle, Rockingham, Mandurah and Perth operations
Accurately recording maintenance work, faults, parts used and repair outcomes
Maintaining a safe, clean and qualified work environment
Working efficiently while maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety and reliability
About You
You will be a confident and capable technician who can work both independently and as part of a broader maintenance team. You will take pride in your workmanship,



communicate clearly and understand the importance of keeping operational fleet vehicles available and roadworthy.
To Be Successful, You Will Ideally Have
Experience in automotive air-conditioning, vehicle HVAC, auto electrical or fleet maintenance
Strong diagnostic and fault-finding ability
Experience repairing and servicing vehicle A/C systems
Knowledge of refrigeration components and system operation
Ability to work across buses, heavy vehicles, light vehicles or similar fleet equipment
High attention to detail and pride in workmanship
Strong commitment to safety, compliance and environmental requirements
Good communication skills and the ability to work with workshop teams across multiple sites
Ability to work unsupervised and manage mobile work between depots where required
Essential Requirements
Recognised automotive, auto electrical, refrigeration/HVAC or relevant trade qualification
Current ARCtick refrigerant handling licence or the ability to obtain/maintain required licensing
Current WA driver's licence
Full legal working rights in Australia appropriate for this role
Ability to pass Transdev WA's pre-employment checks, which may include medical, drug and alcohol screening, police check, work rights verification and driving history checks
Highly Regarded
Auto electrical trade background
Experience with buses, trucks, heavy vehicles, fleet vehicles or mobile plant
Experience with HVAC systems in passenger transport or commercial vehicles
HR licence or willingness to obtain one
Experience using diagnostic tools, multimeters and maintenance systems
Exposure to electric, hybrid or emerging vehicle technologies
Why Join Transdev WA?
At Transdev WA, our people keep Perth moving. You will be joining a business where safety, reliability and service matter every day. This role gives you the opportunity to work across a large operational fleet, support multiple depots and apply your technical skills in a meaningful, community-focused environment.
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📌 Tradesperson - Automotive Air-Conditioning Technician | Auto Electrician (Western Australia)
🏢 Transdev Australia and New Zealand
📍 Western Australia