Employer: The Trustee for Waheguru Family Trust (Trading as Des's Taxis / Taxi Cabs SA Pty Ltd)
Location: Port Augusta, South Australia 5700
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Working Hours: 38 hours per week, with occasional additional hours as required
Salary: AUD $72,000 – $82,000 per annum plus 12% superannuation

Des's Taxis is an established regional passenger transport service provider operating in Port Augusta, South Australia. The business operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, delivering essential transport services to Port Augusta and surrounding regional communities.

The company holds Small Passenger Vehicle Accreditation and provides a range of transport services, including general passenger transportation, school transport, wheelchair-accessible transport and specialised services for elderly passengers and people living with disabilities.

The business operates a diverse fleet of passenger vehicles, including three wheelchair-accessible vehicles, which require regular mechanical servicing, inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure safety, roadworthiness and operational reliability.

Due to the continuous nature of its transport operations and ongoing fleet maintenance requirements, the company is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Motor Mechanic (General) to undertake servicing, diagnostics, mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance.

The successful applicant will play an important role in maintaining the operational reliability of the fleet, minimising vehicle downtime and supporting the protected delivery of essential passenger transport services throughout the region.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

- Perform routine servicing, maintenance and mechanical repairs on the company's passenger vehicle fleet.




- Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults using appropriate diagnostic equipment.
- Inspect, repair and replace defective mechanical components, including engines, transmissions, braking systems, steering and suspension.
- Conduct scheduled servicing and preventive maintenance to minimise vehicle breakdowns and operational disruptions.
- Inspect vehicles to identify mechanical defects and ensure roadworthiness and compliance with applicable vehicle safety standards.
- Undertake mechanical maintenance and repairs on wheelchair-accessible and other passenger transport vehicles.
- Investigate recurring mechanical faults and recommend appropriate repair and maintenance solutions.
- Respond to urgent vehicle breakdowns, mechanical faults and emergency maintenance requirements.
- Attend to occasional after-hours mechanical repairs or vehicle breakdowns when reasonably required to support the company's 24/7 transport operations.
- Maintain accurate servicing records, repair documentation, replacement parts records and vehicle maintenance histories.
- Coordinate with management and operational staff to schedule vehicle maintenance and minimise disruption to passenger transport services.
- Maintain workshop tools, equipment and a safe working environment in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must demonstrate the following:





- Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology or an equivalent relevant qualification.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant practical experience as a Motor Mechanic.
- Demonstrated experience in diagnosing, servicing and repairing mechanical and electrical vehicle systems.
- Sound knowledge of vehicle maintenance procedures, mechanical safety and roadworthiness requirements.
- Ability to independently diagnose faults and undertake mechanical repairs efficiently.
- Strong technical, organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritise maintenance tasks and work effectively within a team.
- Willingness to undertake occasional after-hours mechanical repairs or emergency breakdown attendance when reasonably required.

Benefits

- Competitive annual salary of $72,000 – $82,000 plus 12% superannuation.
- Permanent full-time employment with an established regional transport provider.
- Stable and supportive working environment.
- Opportunity to work on a diverse fleet of passenger and wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
- Opportunity to contribute to essential transport services supporting the regional community.
- Long-term employment opportunity in Port Augusta, South Australia.

How to Apply

Suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to submit their current resume, relevant qualifications and details of previous mechanical employment through the job advertisement platform.

Applications will be assessed based on relevant qualifications, practical experience, technical competency and suitability for the position.

Work Location: In person – Port Augusta, South Australia 5700.

Pay: $72,000.00 – $82,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Motor Mechanic (Port Augusta)
🏢 The Trustee for Waheguru Family Trust
📍 Port Augusta