Job Description
About Transdev WA
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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.
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Our maintenance teams play a critical role in keeping our fleet safe, 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.
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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.
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About The Role
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What We Offer
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Sponsorship/Nomination
for applicants on 482 VISA (MUST BE IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA TO BE ELIGIBLE!) - Terms & Conditions apply.
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Full-time, ongoing employment with a stable public transport operator
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Perth-based role supporting multiple Transdev WA depots
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Family-friendly roster with flexible work hours available
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Company vehicle supplied for the right candidate to support mobile depot work
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Competitive hourly rate or salary package based on skills and experience
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Applicable overtime, penalties,



allowances and superannuation
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Variety of work across a large operational bus fleet
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Supportive and safety-focused maintenance environment
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Tools, uniforms and relevant equipment supplied where applicable
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Training and development opportunities, including emerging fleet technologies
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The opportunity to contribute to the safety, reliability and comfort of Perth's public transport network
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Key Responsibilities
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Diagnosing and repairing vehicle air-conditioning and HVAC faults across Transdev WA's bus fleet
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Servicing and repairing compressors, condensers, evaporators, blowers, electrical circuits, belts, pulleys and refrigerant systems
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Conducting pressure testing, leak detection, refrigerant recovery and re-gassing in line with ARCtick and environmental requirements
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Carrying out scheduled and unscheduled servicing, repairs and component replacements
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Diagnosing and repairing related auto electrical faults and auxiliary climate-control components
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Performing temperature performance checks and verifying cooling and heating efficiency to operational standards
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Supporting depot-based maintenance teams across Fremantle, Rockingham, Mandurah and Perth operations
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Accurately recording maintenance work, faults, parts used and repair outcomes
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Maintaining a safe, clean and professional work environment
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Working efficiently while maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety and reliability
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About You
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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.
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To Be Successful, You Will Ideally Have
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Experience in automotive air-conditioning, vehicle HVAC, auto electrical or fleet maintenance
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Strong diagnostic and fault-finding ability
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Experience repairing and servicing vehicle A/C systems
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Knowledge of refrigeration components and system operation
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Ability to work across buses, heavy vehicles, light vehicles or similar fleet equipment
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High attention to detail and pride in workmanship
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Strong commitment to safety, compliance and environmental requirements
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Good communication skills and the ability to work with workshop teams across multiple sites
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Ability to work unsupervised and manage mobile work between depots where required
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Essential Requirements
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Recognised automotive, auto electrical, refrigeration/HVAC or relevant trade qualification
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Current ARCtick refrigerant handling licence or the ability to obtain/maintain required licensing
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Current WA driver's licence
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Full legal working rights in Australia appropriate for this role
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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
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Highly Regarded
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Auto electrical trade background
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Experience with buses, trucks, heavy vehicles, fleet vehicles or mobile plant
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Experience with HVAC systems in passenger transport or commercial vehicles
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HR licence or willingness to obtain one
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Experience using diagnostic tools, multimeters and maintenance systems
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Exposure to electric, hybrid or emerging vehicle technologies
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Why Join Transdev WA?
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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 chance to work across a large operational fleet, support multiple depots and apply your technical skills in a meaningful, community-focused environment.

📌 Tradesperson - Automotive Air-Conditioning Technician | Auto Electrician (Perth)
🏢 Transdev Australia and New Zealand
📍 Perth