Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Onshore applicants only
Visa sponsorship
Automotive · Perth, WA, Australia · Full-Time · $55/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored · Applicants: Onshore applicants only
Keeping a mixed fleet of coaches and buses dependable, well presented and safe is the aim of this Perth workshop job, offered by a Western Australian transport and tourism company owned by a family. It needs skilled, motivated Heavy Vehicle Mechanics for servicing, modifications, fault diagnosis and repairs, with occasional work at other WA sites.
The company wants applicants who are already residing in Australia with current working rights, and it offers employer sponsorship to those who are suitably qualified. Time on buses or coaches counts in your favour but is not essential. Both casual and full-time arrangements are possible and the hours and shifts are settled at interview. Applications must reach the company by 21 November 2026.
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Key Responsibilities
- Look after company vehicles and check them against company standards
- Diagnose, service and repair a variety of heavy vehicles
- Fit and repair mechanical components, and carry out general upkeep of the workshop and test drives as needed
- Keep fleet and repair records in line with manufacturer specifications and the WA omnibus vehicle maintenance program, with service records updated online
- Help keep wifi, GPS tracking, communications, CCTV and sensors on the vehicles working
Requirements & Eligibility
- Heavy commercial vehicle mechanical trade qualification, or similar
- Experience on heavy diesel vehicles (buses and coaches are preferred, not essential)
- Strong diagnostic ability
- Understanding of WA transport compliance requirements
- Current Australian working rights, plus a current driver's licence (HR class highly regarded)
- A working at heights certificate and relevant high risk work licences, or willingness to obtain them
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