HEAVY VEHICLE MECHANICS

Personnel Area: Public Transport Services 

Branch: Engineering and Asset Management 

Salary Range: $48+ per hour incl 14% super (TRDC8 - AUD 1,598 per week, increasing to $1,655 per week from 8 October 2025 ) + overtime, penalty rates + 17.5% leave loading + onsite gym, uniforms supplied, 38-hour week, nine-day fortnight (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions) 

Work type: Permanent Full-time – multiple roles 

Location: Garden City – Upper Mount Gravatt, Virginia, Willawong and Carina

Rostered Monday to Friday 0500 - 1400, attracting additional penalty rates, with plenty of overtime.

Our mechanics enjoy a safe, supportive environment and can earn above $100k/year, with overtime.

Rapid future growth in our bus fleet, means we are upskilling our teams, creating multiple permanent full-time Heavy Vehicle Mechanic jobs.  Taking diligent care of the vehicles that our families and community trust and use, we are a close-knit, fun and hard-working team of mechanics, coach builders, auto electricians and bus assistants that value and actively promote a positive and committed team culture.  

Garden city Garage maintains a fleet of 170 vehicles consisting of a mixture of compressed natural gas and diesel engine powered rigid, Tag steer and articulated buses.  The workshop is staffed 365 days a year, 21 hours a day with staff working a nine-day fortnight on a Monday – Friday roster and the ability to do additional paid overtime and optional weekend work.  

You must hold a trade certificate Level III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Technology as well as a current C class licence, with training provided to upgrade to a HR licence. 

You will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role. 

Apply now to start a discussion about how you might fit with the team, we would love to show you around the workshop.  Immediate start available for suitable applicants. 

Operating for more than 90 years, we have seven strategically spread bus depots and more than 1200 buses, united in keeping Brisbane moving 24/7. We are proud to provide one of Australia's largest public transport networks, including the high-capacity Brisbane Metro.

Potential future opportunities at Carina, Toowong, Rochedale, Eagle Farm and Sherwood.

How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button and upload your resume listing your interest, work experience, trade qualification location and year obtained.

More information: Please call Penny Fedin 07 3178 1155 

Closing Date: Sunday 10 August 2025 at 11:55pm   

Benefits of working with Public Transport Services include: 

• flexible shifts and attractive hours of work 
• uniforms and all PPE supplied 
• free bus travel in Brisbane 
• health and wellbeing focus and offerings 
• family benefits that matter 
• career progression and professional development 
• depots with social spaces, onsite gyms and room to grow your career 
• generous leave arrangements including paid maternity, paternity, and carer’s leave 
• access to 24/7 confidential employee assistance program service. 

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People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team. 

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.