Fleet Operations Leading Hand

6 days ago

Leichhardt, Australia Transport for NSW Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

You crave a career that pushes you, where you'll meet challenges head on and you're guaranteed to grow.

You'll have the opportunity to use your expertise in communication, problem-solving, empathy and conflict resolution to help thousands of people every day.

In this role, you'll:

Oversee and perform recovery, provide on-road repairs and incident management services for the provision of bus service and other transport modes. You will also coordinate the recovery and incident management maintenance and provide technical support to first responders to ensure timely and efficient completion of tasks.

The Fleet Operations Leading Hand will also be responsible for:

Working cooperatively with the TMC Field Operations management team to implement changes and deliver projects as required to meet the needs of the business.Carrying out repairs to buses and any other maintenance activity as required and conducting functional checks to ensure components are operational and vehicles are fit for service. Being responsible for fault diagnosis, testing, fault finding and quality assurance of maintenance work completed.Cooperating and maintaining communications, with the Transport Management Centre (TMC), and internal customers (including Operations) concerning, incident response services, and related maintenance activities.

This is an ongoing full-time role located at Leichhardt.

This role is required to work rotational shifts, including AM/PM and weekends.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

You are a qualified and experienced tradesperson with a successfully completed and appropriate trade certificate or other relevant qualifications.

You have highly developed diagnostic (technical) skills and an understanding of the transport industry including its regulatory and operational standards and requirements.

You take pride in your ability to effectively communicate with other workers and members of public and are dedicated to maintaining a safe work environment.

You hold a current Australian Heavy Rigid (Class HR) or Heavy Combination (Class HC) Licence.

You also hold Traffic Controller tickets – 'Implement Traffic Control Plan' and 'Prepare Work Zone' and possess a current First Aid Certificate and a current Construction Industry White Card.

You hold or are able to obtain a Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Authority (MVRIA) certification for CNG powered vehicles.

Any previous towing or mechanical experience with heavy vehicles will be highly regarded.

You're prepared to work outside regular working hours and attend after hour callouts.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you'd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now

Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 12th October 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact John Robert at JOHN..NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. 

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