Job Description

Heavy Diesel Mechanic – Cobden Coaches
n Full-Time | Based in Cobden, Victoria
n Servicing Cobden, Camperdown, Derrinallum & Skipton.
n Join a great local team and keep a fleet moving.

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Cobden Coaches is looking for an experienced and qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join our team in a key full-time position based in Cobden, with responsibility for supporting our operations across our Cobden, Camperdown and Skipton depots.

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This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanic who takes pride in their work, values safety and reliability, and would enjoy working in a small, dynamic and genuinely hands-on team minus the corporate bureaucracy, where your contribution makes a direct difference every day.

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You'll play an important role in keeping our buses protected, reliable and ready to transport school students, community groups, charter passengers and customers throughout
n South West Victoria.

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A rewarding role with plenty of variety

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You won't be working on the same vehicle every day. You'll work across an established fleet of approximately 28 buses, with a mix of vehicle types and brands, providing a broad range of mechanical work and plenty of variety.

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Be part of a small team

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At Cobden Coaches, you're more than just a number. You'll work closely with a small and supportive team where people know each other, communication is direct, and positive work is noticed and valued.

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A business with deep local roots

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Cobden Coaches is a third-generation family business with a long history in the local community.
n The Cobden operation has been running as a bus business since 1942, and today provides school bus and charter transport services across South West Victoria.

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Excellent overall package

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Attractive salary – $55 - $60 per hour / $110,000 to $120,000 + superannuation,
n depending on experience and qualifications

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Substantial additional paid leave on top of standard annual and personal leave entitlements

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Company vehicle provided

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Company phone provided

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Relocation assistance available for the right applicant

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Work with an established and well-maintained fleet

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Supportive, close-knit team environment

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Chance to have genuine ownership of fleet maintenance and reliability

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The role

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Working as part of our operations team, you will be responsible for helping ensure Cobden Coaches maintains a safe, reliable and well-presented fleet.

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Your key responsibilities will include:

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General servicing and maintenance of buses and coaches

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Completing scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance programs

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Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults

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Carrying out repairs to buses and heavy vehicles

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Identifying potential mechanical issues before they become major problems

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Inspecting vehicles and ensuring they are safe and roadworthy

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Completing maintenance records and relevant documentation

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Test driving vehicles following servicing and repairs

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Assisting with breakdowns and maintenance requirements across
n Cobden, Camperdown, Derrinallum and Skipton

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Working collaboratively with drivers and other team members to identify and resolve vehicle issues

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Supporting the ongoing improvement of fleet reliability and preventative maintenance

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Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workshop and work environment

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Working in accordance with all relevant workplace health and safety requirements and vehicle maintenance standards

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What we're looking for

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To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

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Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology, or an equivalent trade qualification

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Demonstrated experience working with trucks, buses or other heavy commercial vehicles

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Strong mechanical diagnostic and fault-finding skills

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Ability to work effectively as part of a team

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Ability to follow instructions and established maintenance procedures

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A strong commitment to workplace health and safety

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A high level of attention to detail and pride in workmanship

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A current MR or HR driver's license

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You'll be a great fit if you...

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Are practical, reliable and take pride in doing a job properly.

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We're looking for someone who is comfortable working independently, but who also enjoys being part of a small team. You'll need to be proactive, safety-focused and willing to get involved across the business when required.

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Experience in the bus industry is highly regarded, but experienced truck and heavy commercial vehicle mechanics will also be strongly considered.

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More than just a job

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This is an opportunity to make a real impact.

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At a large transport operator, you can easily become one mechanic among many.
n At Cobden Coaches, your knowledge, judgement and workmanship directly influence the reliability
n and safety of the fleet.

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You'll have the opportunity to build strong relationships with the wider team, work across different vehicles and depots, and take genuine ownership of keeping our fleet operating at its best.

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And with Cobden as your home base, you can build a long-term career in a regional community rather than spending your working life in a major metropolitan workshop.

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Relocating to the area?

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We recognise that finding the right person sometimes means looking beyond the local area.
n Relocation assistance is available for the right applicant.

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If you're a qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic looking for a secure full-time position, excellent benefits, varied work and a workplace where you'll genuinely be valued, we'd like to hear from you.

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