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BRISBANE METRO - ELECTRIC/HEAVY VEHICLE MECHANICS

Brisbane City Council
Brisbane, QLD
A$46 p/h + overtime + penalties
Trades & Services → Automotive Trades
Full-time
On-site

Posted 22 hours ago


Personnel Area: Transport for Brisbane

Branch: Engineering and Asset Management

Salary Range: $46 per hour incl. super (AUD 1,540 per week) plus overtime and penalty rates, 14% super + 17.5% leave loading + onsite gym, uniforms, 38-hour week, nine-day fortnight (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent Full-time – multiple roles

Location: Rochedale, Toowong, Virginia and Garden City locations

Are you ready to be part of a game-changing shift in the transport industry, contributing to sustainable transport solutions?

Our mechanics agree that they love the safe and secure permanent working conditions, the great team they work with and the amazing career opportunities.

Rapid future growth, as our electric bus fleet grows, means we are upskilling our team, with access to the latest technology in our brand-new workshop in Rochedale.

Electric Vehicle upgrade training provided for all suitable, fully qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanics.

Now is an exciting time to join our team of skilled mechanics working on our new fleet of 60 HESS Bi articulated fully electric Metro vehicles. We are seeking motivated and experienced Heavy Vehicle Mechanics to join us in paving the way towards a cleaner and more efficient public transportation system.

Play a crucial role in maintaining and repairing our varied fleet of buses, ensuring their safe and efficient operation. Work with a close-knit, hard-working team of mechanics, coach builders, auto electricians and bus assistants that value and actively promote a positive and committed team culture. You will be performing scheduled maintenance, servicing brakes as well as a multitude of diagnostic and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical investigations with state-of-the-art equipment, with the latest training provided.

If you are passionate about working with a dynamic team, embracing new technologies, and making a significant impact on Brisbane's transportation future, we want to hear from you.

We have permanent roles at our Rochedale, Toowong, Virginia and Garden City garage locations, maintaining a fleet consisting of a mixture of compressed natural gas and diesel engine powered rigid, Tag steer and articulated buses.

Onsite parking, gym, social clubs and a great ability for future career progression in a fair and safety first working environment.

Future potential to transfer to our coming soon, new electric Eagle Farm workshop, as we proceed into Brisbane’s new zero emission bus network.

You must hold a trade certificate Level III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Technology as well as a current C class licence, with training provided to upgrade to a HR licence.

Apply now to start a discussion about how you might fit with the team, we would love to show you around the workshop.

Immediate start available for suitable applicants, with ability to place at all of our depots, including Rochedale, Mount Gravatt, Eagle Farm, Virginia, Toowong, Carina, Willawong and Sherwood.

How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your resume listing your experience and a covering letter sharing your interest in the role.

More information: Call Penny Fedin 07 3178 1155 or [email protected]

Closing Date: Sunday 30 March 2025 at 11:55pm

Benefits of working with Transport for Brisbane include:

  • flexible shifts and attractive hours of work
  • uniforms and all PPE
  • free bus travel in Brisbane
  • health and wellbeing focus and offerings
  • family benefits that matter
  • career progression and professional development
  • depots with social spaces, onsite gyms and room to grow your career
  • generous leave arrangements including paid maternity, paternity, and carer’s leave
  • access to 24/7 confidential employee assistance program service.

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.


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