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 secure, 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 versatile 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 protected, clean and professional 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 (Fremantle)
🏢 Transdev Australia and New Zealand
📍 Fremantle