Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

7 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Kinetic Full time

The opportunity:

At Kinetic, we pride ourselves on consistently providing safe, clean and reliable bus services for our customers and it's no surprise that this has allowed us to rapidly establish the reputation of being a leading operator of choice. Our Fleet Services team plays a crucial role in making this happen by making sure that our vehicles remain in optimum condition through top quality maintenance and repairs.

To support the operation of Melbourne's largest bus franchise contract, we are seeking Heavy Vehicle Mechanics that would like to join our high-performing teams at Thomastown

From general maintenance and repair tasks through to major engine component rebuilds, you'll get a great variety of meaningful work across several vehicle makes and models to keep every day fresh and exciting. We're also heavily focused on investing in our dedicated employees and have introduced an electric vehicle upskill program to help them become dual trade qualified (Diesel & Electric) which you can be a part of.

On top of that, we offer secure and long term employment, top hourly rates and penalties, various allowances, full supply of uniforms and PPE, and limitless career progression opportunities so there's been no better time than now to join a leader in the bus industry

The boxes you'll tick:

  • Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent
  • Previous experience in providing maintenance and repairs to heavy commercial fleet
  • Minimum MR license (HR license or above preferred but not essential)
  • Exposure to diagnostics via computer-controlled systems is a bonus
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

About us:

Kinetic Fleet Services (KFS) specialises in fleet maintenance servicing the bus industry across Australia. KFS is a part of Kinetic, which is Australia and New Zealand's largest and most diverse bus operator, moving more than 100 million passengers per year across some of the most recognisable names in bus transport. Kinetic delivers these services through our 7500 people and fleet of over 5000 buses.

As a business who genuinely cares about our customers, our people, and our environment, we are industry leaders in delivering zero-emission technology, investing in our communities, training and developing our people, and providing an inclusive workplace which reflects the communities we serve.

For more information, please visit the Kinetic website

How you apply:

Kinetic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified persons of all sexualities, genders and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, to apply.

If you are ready for a challenging and rewarding career with Kinetic then click the 'Apply' button now



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