Yard Support & Refueller | Full Time - Dandenong Workshop

Ventura has been moving people since 1924 and is the largest privately owned bus company in Australia. We have been providing dependable, friendly and sustainable bus services for over 90 Years. With over 1600 employees and over 950 buses and coaches, Ventura carries more than 30 million passengers across Melbourne each year.

Job Description

The Role

Due to our continued growth, our Dandenong Workshop are currently looking for a Fulltime Yard Support/Refueller to add to the existing team.

The key responsibilities of this role will be to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the depot yard including pre trip inspections, advice and direction to drivers, yard maintenance, vehicle preparation and OH&S issues

• Prepare and maintain bus fleet
• Coordination and participation of vehicle re-fuelling
• Maintain a high standard for our fleet of vehicles on a daily basis including Internal cleaning of buses and meeting presentation expectations
• Liaise with the Workshop and Operations staff with any defected vehicles
• Carry out daily Pre trip Inspection, including fluid levels and tyre checks
• External wash of vehicles in accordance with company specifications, meet presentation expectations including under chassis
• Carry out Vehicle inspection in accordance with PTV and company requirements
• Minimise vehicle idling times and minimise noise and fume levels in the yard to minimise EPA / neighbourhood impact
• General facility maintenance, including as required - gardening, basic maintenance, rubbish collection and general cleaning of facility
• Maintain and update vehicle passenger signage and notices
• Other duties as directed by Management

Desired Skills and Experience

What are we looking for?

• Previous yard and detailing experience (desirable, but not essential)
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail
• Current MR licence or above
• Excellent customer service and work in a professional manner
• Ability to pass a medical including drug and alcohol test
• Track record for reliability

Our culture

At Ventura, we want our people to love coming to work, drive innovative ideas and strive to achieve. That's what drives a better future. When customers step onto our buses, they know they're in safe hands with our friendly, highly trained drivers. When they talk to us, they know they're talking to our compassionate customer service team. Behind the scenes, our head office employees are the best at what they do.

We invest in our people by providing training and development programs, on-the-job learning and coaching. We ensure all Ventura employees have the resources they need to perform, grow and be their best selves.

The benefits for you

If you are seeking a career change and love working with people then Ventura is the right move for you. We're a green employer with a genuine interest in our people and the work you carry out to assist the community every day. We offer:

• Sustainable employment in a growing industry
• Top Industry rates and earning potential
• Paid induction training
• Career development
• Uniform provided
• Social club

How to Apply

If you are passionate at giving back to the community as much as we are and delivering an unmatched service then click the 'Apply now' button or apply on-line via our website.

Ventura is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve. Ventura promotes an inclusive and diverse workforce and we encourage applications from people representing all diversity groups.