Tradesperson Light Vehicle Mechanic

Tradesperson Light Vehicle Mechanic

Transdev WA

Location: Transdev WA Rockingham Bus Depot, 20 Dixon Road, Rockingham WA 6168

Employment type: Full-time, ongoing

Hourly rate: $46.5692 per hour

Annual earnings of up to: $100K per annum

Additional benefits: 12% superannuation, 17.5% annual leave loading, applicable allowances and additional overtime payments

Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Roster: Weekly rotating early and late shifts, plus approximately one rostered Saturday every six weeks

About Transdev WA

Transdev WA provides public transport services across Western Australia. Our maintenance teams play an essential role in keeping our operational fleet safe, reliable and available for the communities we serve.

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Tradesperson Light Vehicle Mechanic to join our workshop team at our Rockingham Bus Depot.

This is a full-time, ongoing position responsible for carrying out routine servicing, maintenance, fault diagnosis and repairs on vehicles and applicable fleet systems. The role supports Transdev WA’s Fleet Maintenance team in maintaining the company’s fleet in accordance with manufacturer specifications, company standards, client requirements and applicable regulatory obligations.

About the role

Reporting to the Workshop Manager/Supervisor, you will undertake scheduled and corrective maintenance to support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of Transdev WA’s fleet.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• inspecting, servicing, maintaining and repairing lightweight motor vehicles and applicable fleet vehicles;
• diagnosing mechanical, electrical and electronic faults using appropriate diagnostic equipment;
• performing scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance in accordance with manufacturer requirements;
• repairing and maintaining petrol and light diesel engines;
• diagnosing and repairing engine, transmission, cooling, braking, steering and suspension systems;
• servicing and repairing driveline, fuel, exhaust, battery and charging systems;
• using electronic scan tools and other diagnostic equipment to identify and rectify vehicle faults;
• dismantling, inspecting, repairing, replacing and reassembling mechanical components;
• testing vehicles, systems and repaired components to confirm safe and effective operation;
• identifying worn, defective, damaged or unsafe vehicle components and completing the required repairs;
• carrying out vehicle inspections and safety checks;
• supporting fleet-maintenance activities within the scope of the employee’s qualifications, competencies and assigned duties;
• assisting qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanics with appropriate maintenance activities where required;
• interpreting technical manuals, diagnostic information, manufacturer specifications and maintenance instructions;
• completing workshop job cards, inspection reports and maintenance records accurately;
• maintaining workshop tools, equipment and work areas in a safe and serviceable condition;
• complying with workplace health and safety, environmental, quality and operational requirements; and
• contributing to a safe, professional and collaborative workshop environment.

Qualifications and experience

To be considered for this position, applicants must demonstrate:

• a recognised trade qualification in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, Automotive Mechanical Technology, Motor Mechanics, or an equivalent relevant qualification;
• demonstrated practical experience inspecting, servicing, diagnosing and repairing lightweight motor vehicles;
• experience servicing and repairing petrol and light diesel vehicles;
• sound working knowledge of engines, transmissions, braking systems, steering, suspension and driveline systems;
• practical mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic capability;
• experience using electronic scan tools and mechanical diagnostic equipment;
• ability to diagnose mechanical and vehicle electrical faults;
• ability to interpret technical manuals, manufacturer specifications and maintenance documentation;
• ability to complete accurate job cards, inspection reports and maintenance records;
• a strong commitment to workplace health and safety;
• ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team;
• availability to work the advertised rotating roster and rostered Saturday requirements; and
• the ability to satisfy all pre-employment requirements applicable to the position.

Desirable experience and licences

The following will be highly regarded:

• experience maintaining passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, fleet vehicles or similar automotive equipment;
• experience with light diesel engines;
• experience with modern vehicle electrical and electronic control systems;
• experience with vehicle air-conditioning or auto-electrical systems;
• manufacturer-specific diagnostic or technical training;
• experience working in a regulated transport, fleet or workshop environment;
• previous experience supporting the maintenance of buses or heavy commercial vehicles within the scope of a Light Vehicle Mechanic’s qualifications and competencies;
• a current Western Australian driver’s licence; and
• a current Heavy Rigid driver’s licence, or the ability and willingness to obtain one.

Employment conditions

The position provides 40 guaranteed hours per week, Monday to Friday. This comprises:

• 38 ordinary hours per week; and
• two guaranteed overtime hours per week, paid at double time.

The following entitlements are paid in addition to the guaranteed annual earnings:

• 12% superannuation;
• 17.5% annual leave loading;
• applicable shift allowances;
• payment for rostered Saturday shifts; and
• payment for any additional overtime worked.

This indicative package excludes annual leave loading, Saturday roster payments, additional overtime and any other applicable allowances.

Overtime and penalty payments

Additional overtime and penalty payments apply as follows:

• additional weekday overtime is paid at double time;
• all hours worked on a Saturday are paid at double time;
• all hours worked on a Sunday are paid at double time; and
• all hours worked on a public holiday are paid at time and a half.

Ordinary hours worked after 8:00 pm attract an additional nightshift loading of 20% of the base hourly rate for each eligible hour worked.

The nightshift loading does not apply to voluntary overtime or hours worked on public holidays, Saturdays or Sundays.

Hours and roster

This is a full-time position working 40 guaranteed hours per week, Monday to Friday, excluding meal breaks.

The 40-hour working week comprises:

• 38 base ordinary hours; and
• two required overtime hours paid at double time.

The roster rotates weekly between:

• Early shift: 5:00 am to 1:30 pm; and
• Late shift: 10:00 am to 6:30 pm.

Employees rotate between the early and late shift each week.

A rostered Saturday shift is ordinarily required approximately once every six weeks. All hours worked on a Saturday are paid at double time.

Applicants must be available to work both weekly shift patterns and participate in the rostered Saturday arrangement.

What we offer

• full-time, ongoing employment;
• an ordinary hourly rate of $46.5692;
• annual earnings of up to $100K per annum
• 12% superannuation paid in addition to earnings;
• 17.5% annual leave loading;
• applicable overtime, penalty rates and allowances;
• a structured weekly rotating roster;
• a safety-focused and professional workshop environment;
• access to relevant technical training and development;
• employee benefits available under applicable Transdev WA policies and employment conditions; and
• the opportunity to contribute to the safety and reliability of Western Australia’s public transport network.

How to apply

Applicants must submit:

• a current résumé outlining relevant employment experience;
• details and copies of relevant automotive trade qualifications;
• details of light vehicle, automotive, light commercial, fleet-maintenance or related mechanical experience; and
• contact details for at least two employment referees.

Applications must be submitted through this SEEK advertisement.

Applications open: 10th August 2026

Applications close: 6th September 2026

Applicants must have, or be able to obtain, the legal right to work in Australia appropriate for this position.

Pre-employment requirements

The successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete the pre-employment requirements applicable to the position. These may include:

• verification of identity and Australian work rights;
• verification of trade qualifications and licences;
• employment-history and reference checks;
• a pre-employment medical assessment;
• drug and alcohol screening;
• a National Police Clearance; and
• any additional licences, checks or competency requirements relevant to the position.

Diversity and inclusion

Transdev WA is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive, respectful and safe workplace.

We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

All applicants will be assessed against the genuine qualifications, experience, capabilities and inherent requirements of the position.

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Tradesperson Light Vehicle Mechanic to join our workshop team at our Rockingham Bus Depot.