Emerald Coaches is looking for an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic Supervisor to join our Fleet & Maintenance team in Emerald.

Working closely with and supporting the Workshop Manager, this is a hands-on leadership role combining technical mechanical expertise with the day-to-day supervision and support of our workshop team.

You’ll help coordinate maintenance activities, support mechanics and apprentices, and ensure our bus and coach fleet is maintained to a high standard of safety, reliability and presentation.

Whether you’re an experienced supervisor or a skilled Heavy Diesel Mechanic ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll enjoy:

In this hands-on supervisory role, you will:

- Support and mentor Heavy Diesel Mechanics and other workshop personnel.
- Perform mechanical and electrical repairs, servicing, diagnostics and overhauls on buses, trailers and light vehicles.
- Support the Workshop Manager with planning and coordinating scheduled preventative maintenance.
- Assist with allocating jobs, coordinating workflow and monitoring daily workshop priorities.
- Provide technical guidance and mechanical support to the team when required.
- Attend breakdowns and assist with roadside mechanical support when needed.
- Assist with in-process and final inspections to ensure maintenance and repairs meet required standards.
- Monitor maintenance progress and communicate fleet status and vehicle availability to Operations.
- Ensure maintenance activities, repairs and inspections are accurately recorded in the Vehicle Management System.
- Assist with parts ordering, stock control and receiving workshop supplies.
- Check workshop equipment and ensure tools and equipment are safe and fit for use.
- Assist with fleet preparation for Certificate of Inspection (COI)



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- Identify and report non-conformances and assist with corrective actions.
- Support apprentices and team members through coaching, knowledge-sharing and leading by example.
- Help maintain a clean, safe and well-organised workshop.
- Work collaboratively with the Workshop Manager and wider team to support efficient workshop operations.
- Participate in rotating on-call and after-hours duties, including weekends, as required.

We’re looking for someone who:

- Has strong technical knowledge and takes pride in quality mechanical workmanship.
- Can lead by example and support a positive, productive workshop culture.
- Is confident providing guidance and support to mechanics and apprentices.
- Has good communication and organisational skills.
- Can manage competing priorities while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality.
- Takes a practical, solutions-focused approach to mechanical and operational challenges.
- Works well independently while collaborating closely with the Workshop Manager and wider team.

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You will ideally have:

- A recognised Heavy Vehicle Mechanical trade qualification.
- Previous experience working as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic.
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience, or a demonstrated interest in progressing into a leadership role.
- Strong mechanical diagnostic, fault-finding and repair skills.
- Experience supporting workshop operations, coordinating maintenance or guiding other team members.
- A commitment to workplace health and safety and maintaining a reliable fleet.
- The ability to participate in rotating on-call and after-hours duties, including weekends, as required.

Pay: $64.00 – $65.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- Career development assistance
- Referral program

Work Location: In person

📌 Heavy Vehicle Mechanic Supervisor (Emerald)
🏢 Emerald Coaches
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