Apprentice Technician

Who is CMV Truck & Bus Dandenong?

CMV Truck & Bus Dandenong has been providing dedicated sales and aftersales support for our growing Mack and UD Truck customer base since December 2007. CMV Truck and Bus is a subsidiary of the CMV Group, a family owned Australian based company with 90 years of operation and experience and 1900 staff nationally. Our success is driven by our core values; Safety First, Can Do, Ask The Question, Do the Right Thing and Mutual Respect. We apply these in equal measures to not only our employees but also our customers and the community.

CMV Truck & Bus is more than just a job, we are preparing you for a long-term career within the automotive industry. If you love working on large powerful engines, enjoy problem solving and like the idea of working with advanced machinery and computers, then this is the perfect career for you.

At CMV Truck & Bus Dandenong you'll learn how to diagnose, overhaul, repair, inspect and test a wide range of trucks and buses. As well as working with a range of diesel engines, you will gain experience in electrical systems and brakes. You will be exposed to CMV Truck & Bus modern workshop equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic tools

Apprenticeship

CMV Truck & Bus Offers an intensive 4 year apprentice training program, providing theory and on-the-job components as part of their Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology.

You will learn the knowledge, skills and applications required to begin a career as a Heavy Vehicle Diesel technician working on Mack Trucks, UD Trucks, Volvo Truck and Volvo Buses onsite

Commencement date February 2026

CMV Truck & Bus Training Institute

Our state-of-the-art training institute is located at one of the most modern truck dealerships in the Southern Hemisphere. Sitting alongside our CMV Truck & Bus Derrimut Dealership, apprentices have full access to onsite parking, lockers, laundered uniforms, café and gym facilities.

The purpose-built training institute delivers on-the-job elements as part of apprenticeship training, the training institute is equipped with the same tools the dealership uses, helping the apprentice to understand the safe and proper use of the tools they will be utilizing daily. Our in-house technical trainers support apprentices in gaining a TAFE qualification through hands-on experience.

What's in it for YOU

• Above award hourly rates $$$
• Fully laundered overalls, toolbox and safety equipment
• Nationally recognized accreditation upon completion
• CMV Truck & Bus Training Institute with one-on-one support with our highly experienced trainers
• Join the Volvo Group Australia network
• State of the art equipment and technology
• Focus on your wellbeing with CMVCare including access to discounted fitness programs
• Discounted Corporate Income and Health Insurance through multiple partners to suit your individual lifestyle.
• Opportunities to support community partnerships with our Group CMV Foundation
• Enjoy annual company events, Christmas hampers and other employee engagement activities including paid volunteering days.

To be considered for this outstanding opportunity, you must have:

• Successfully completed year 11
• A valid driver's license
• Strong attention to detail
• Good mechanical aptitude
• A friendly, positive, and can-do attitude
• Your cover letter and resume should showcase any automotive-related activities, hobbies, or work experience you have undertaken

At CMV Truck & Bus, we believe our people are our greatest asset. Our success is highly driven by our core values; Safety First, Can Do, Ask The Question, Do the Right Thing and Mutual Respect. We apply these in equal measures to not only our employees but also our customers and the community.

If you have the skills and experience necessary and want to become an important part of our successful team, then please click "Apply" to submit your cover letter and resume.

Current CMV employees, please apply through your internal career site.

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