Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
This position is responsible for maintenance and repair services on all heavy commercial fleet (bus and truck) to ensure that all vehicles are maintained in a safe, reliable and roadworthy condition at all times in accordance with relevant acts, regulations, company policies and procedures and the Maintenance Management System.
Benefits
- Opportunities to work on state‑of‑the‑art coaches
- Great work environment
- Secure and long‑term employment with plenty of development opportunities
Responsibilities
- Conduct preventative vehicle maintenance to ensure efficient level availability for all operational needs.
- Perform vehicle repairs in a timely manner, including engines, transmissions and other mechanical systems.
- Carry out minor maintenance and repair of ticket machines.
- Attend breakdowns, call‑outs and general repair and maintenance work.
- Manage and maintain the breakdown/call‑out roster.
- Maintain and repair air‑conditioning (AC) systems, undertake periodic testing of AC units to meet manufacturer specifications, and check minor AC parts (gas work not permitted unless authorized).
- Perform diagnostic work and program changes using computers to ensure temperatures suit seasonal conditions.
- Ensure panel and/or glass repairs meet legislative requirements and company specifications.
- Maintain electrical systems, seeking advice and direction as required.
- Perform brake tests (where equipment available), conduct wheel rotations and ensure 100 % compliance with legislative requirements and manufacturer specifications.
- Undertake regular servicing of vehicles as identified by company policies and procedures.
- Mentor and assist apprentices and trade assistants, focusing on their safety and competency.
- Accurately record work orders daily, including work performed, labour times and parts allocation on daily work order sheets and workshop diary.
- Assist in part stock control, ordering and security.
Health, Safety and Quality Accountabilities
All Kinetic employees are expected to care for the health, safety and wellbeing of themselves and others, promote safety management practices, cooperate to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and report hazards, incidents, accidents and near misses to prevent further incidents.
Qualifications & Experience
- Trade qualification, Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, currently working towards Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology.
- Previous mechanical experience in providing maintenance and repair.
Licensing
- Medium‑rigid licence essential, heavy‑rigid licence preferable.
- Forklift licence preferable.
- Exposure to diagnostics via computer‑controlled systems preferable.
Skills
- Effective customer service skills.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
Salary: $95,000‑$100,000 | Job Publish: 28‑05‑2026 | Job Expire: 27‑06‑2026
