heavy vehicle mechanics

2 weeks ago

South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Brisbane City Council Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

Personnel Area: Transport for Brisbane

Branch: Engineering and Asset Management

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

Work type: Permanent Full-time – 3 roles

Location: Garden City – Upper Mount Gravatt

Rapid future growth in our bus fleet, means we are upskilling our teams, creating space in our Garden City garage location for 3 permanent full-time Heavy Vehicle Mechanics.

Garden city Garage maintains a fleet of 170 vehicles consisting of a mixture of compressed natural gas and diesel engine powered rigid, Tag steer and articulated buses.

The existing team is 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.

The workshop is staffed 365 days a year, 21 hours a day with staff working a nine-day fortnight on a Monday – Friday roster and the ability to do additional paid overtime and optional weekend work.

Located centrally with easy access from all the main motorways, with an onsite cafeteria, gym, and secure parking. These shifts work , Monday to Friday, attracting additional penalty rates.

Transport for Brisbane employees also have access to free bus travel in the Brisbane area.

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.

You will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

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.

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: Please call Penny Fedin ***

Closing Date: Sunday 22 June 2025 at 11:55pm

Benefits of working with Transport for Brisbane include:

  • flexible shifts and attractive hours of work
  • uniforms and all PPE supplied
  • 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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