Diesel Mechanic

Your new organisation is one of Australia's largest private bus operators, running public transport, school, and charter services across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. Backed by a major global transport group, they operate a fleet of 500+ buses and coaches out of multiple depots statewide.

This is an opportunity for qualified diesel mechanics to join a depot-based workshop team, maintaining and repairing a heavy vehicle fleet that keeps Victorian communities moving every day.

About this opportunity:

• Temp to Perm role with a globally backed, stable employer

• Three locations available - Truganina, Westmeadows or Albion

• Schedule: 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday

• Multiple positions available

• Depot-based workshop — no FIFO, no travel

• Work on a diverse, multi-brand heavy vehicle fleet

• Ongoing training and upskilling supported by the company

• Strong safety culture with clear procedures and systems

• Supportive team environment across 1,200+ staff

What you'll be doing:

• Performing scheduled and general maintenance on the bus fleet

• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults in the workshop and roadside

• Conducting roadworthiness inspections and test driving buses to identify issues

• Steam cleaning chassis and components ahead of servicing and repairs

• Logging all work accurately in the D365 system

• Maintaining depot plant and equipment as needed

• Ensuring full compliance with VicRoads, Bus Safety Act, and company safety procedures

• Reporting all incidents, accidents, and injuries in line with company protocols

To be considered for this role:

• Trade Certificate in diesel/heavy vehicle mechanics (or equivalent Australian-recognised qualification)

• Experience working on heavy vehicles across multiple brands — bus or coach experience highly regarded, truck and trailer background also considered

• Current Victorian driver's licence (not Probationary) with MR endorsement, or willingness to obtain

• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills

• Comfortable working to strict safety and compliance standards

• Physically fit — role involves repetitive upper limb work, bending, kneeling, working in confined spaces, and lifting up to 15kg

• Reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work well in a team

• Full Australian working rights

If you think you have the right skills, experience and attitude for this position, please apply today!