AddressFlexible work suited to family life
CDC Canberra, part of one of Australia's fastest growing and largest bus companies, they are firmly focused on providing family-friendly employment for our talented mechanical workforce.
You will work by day only, and early starts are also available so you can get home to attend sports and schooling events in the afternoon. Our main depot in Queanbeyan is an exciting and vibrant multicultural workplace, a microcosm of energy and movement – people, buses, and coaches - covering urban, school, and charters for major events, festivals, sports, and recreational activities.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Light Vehicle Mechanic to join our team. As a key member of our workshop, you’ll be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining light and heavy vehicles.
The days of heavy lifting in mechanical workshops are long gone with the hoists and the modern tools and diagnostics CDC uses. Unlike other environments, your work area is clean and spacious, allowing plenty of room to manoeuvre. Nothing matters more to us than your safety and well-being in the workplace. Any HSEQ training and development you need, we will provide.
Most of our work nowadays is servicing, repairing, and maintaining a diverse light and heavy vehicle fleet offering industry-leading mechanical experience. Retraining for electric vehicles will be provided. In addition to working independently without constant supervision, you will be eligible for OCE accreditation, a Working at Heights certificate and Forklift training. We also offer you the opportunity to upskill from a Light Vehicle licence to heavy vehicle at no cost to you and will supply your uniforms, laundry, PPE, tools, and boots.
Responsibilities Include:
- Undertaking daily vehicle repair and maintenance activities on light and heavy vehicles to ensure delivery of services.
- Fulfilling vehicle preventative maintenance schedules and requirements.
- Maintaining vehicle monitoring and reporting systems as required by TFNSW, RMS.
- Responding to, investigating and repairing vehicle defects as notified by drivers.
- Maintaining a safe and tidy workshop area.
- Working in accordance with safe work procedures and instructions and meeting the obligations and ideals of the organisation's Safety Management System & WHS.
- Organising spare parts procurement in line with policy.
- Being available for breakdown and service callouts and on-road incidents as required from time to time.
About you
CDC will consider a number of options as far as your skills and experience are concerned because we have plenty of work and lots of opportunities for you in Canberra and elsewhere in other states.
Here is a snapshot of what we need from you:
- A trade qualification and experience as a Light Vehicle mechanic
- C Class Driver’s License (MR/HR licence - desirable)
- Basic auto-electrical experience
- Ability to carry out vehicle inspections/maintenance on Light and Heavy Vehicles.
- Forklift Licence (desirable)
Key Benefits
- Competitive pay, perks, penalties and incentives
- Fully paid, on-the-job training to equip you with the necessary skills
- A warm and welcoming work environment with a focus on teamwork and mutual respect.
Our Parent Company
With ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia (CDC) as our parent company, CDC Canberra is fortunate to be part of one of the largest land transport companies in the world whilst still maintaining our unique identity serving communities across the Australia Capital Territory and NSW Southern Tablelands. Internationally, ComfortDelGro operates in seven countries and has a global network of more than 24,300 staff and 34,000 vehicles, including buses, taxis, trains, and rental vehicles.
To Apply
Actively looking or considering a change, we would love to speak to you and will prioritise your call. For more information, please contact Michael Micic on 0432 439 *** or click ‘APPLY’ here.
CDC is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, individuals with a disability and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
