The Opportunity

CDCNSW – Far North Coast currently has Permanent Full-Time position available based at our Ballina Depot for a Mechanic to join our team of workshop staff. As a mechanic you will carry out servicing maintenance and repair services to ensure that our diverse heavy vehicle fleet is safe, reliable and operating in an efficient way. In addition to working independently, you will be eligible for OCE accreditation, a Working at Heights certificate and Forklift training.

What we can offer:

• Great earning potential that includes generous allowances (inc. superannuation) and the possibility of reasonable overtime loading.
• $40.00 - 45.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience
• License Upgrade Opportunities: Upgrade from a car license to MR license, with costs covered by the company
• Career Progression: The chance to fulfil higher duties or undertake additional roles
• Employee Referral Programs: Opportunity to earn a cash bonus of $1,000 for successfully referring qualified candidates for selected positions

Responsibilities Include:

• Undertaking daily vehicle repair and maintenance activities to ensure delivery of services
• Fulfilling vehicle preventative maintenance schedules and requirements
• Maintaining vehicle monitoring and reporting systems as required
• Responding to, investigating and repairing vehicle defects as notified by drivers
• Maintaining a safe and tidy workshop area
• Being available for breakdown and service callouts and on-road incidents as required from time to time.

About you

• A trade qualification and experience as a Mechanic
• Basic auto-electrical experience
• Ability to carry out vehicle inspections/ maintenance on heavy vehicles in accordance with specifications
• Safety focused with the ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• A current MR/HR licence and/or Forklift licence would be highly regarded but not essential.

To Apply

Actively looking or considering a change? Apply now! For more information about the position please call Gavin Hutchins on 0402 020 750.

All applicants must be entitled to work in Australia and be prepared to undergo a criminal history check, pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).

Our Parent Company

With ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia (CDC) as our parent company, CDCNSW – Far North Coast is fortunate to be part of one of the largest land transport companies in the world whilst still maintaining our unique identity serving communities in the Far North Coast region. Locally, we operate CDCNSW – Far North Coast Company. Internationally, ComfortDelGro operates in seven countries and has a global network of more than 24,300 staff and 34,000 vehicles, including buses, taxis, trains, and rental vehicles.

CDC is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, individuals with a disability and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.