At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair heavy vehicles, ensuring safety and reliability.
- Company: Join Swan Transit, a leading public transport provider in Australia.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime, tool allowance, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Enjoy living in beautiful Busselton with a supportive and inclusive team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while working in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Trade qualification as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic preferred; experience with heavy vehicles required.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Join the team that keeps our community moving.
Swan Transit is seeking a qualified and motivated
Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join our team at the Busselton Depot.
Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, the successful applicant will be responsible for the maintenance, servicing, diagnosis, and repair of our passenger transport fleet, ensuring vehicles are maintained to the highest standards of safety, reliability, and presentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform servicing, maintenance, and repairs on heavy vehicles and buses.
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults.
- Complete maintenance documentation and work orders accurately and efficiently.
- Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements, environmental standards, and company procedures.
- Participate in breakdown response and after-hours support as required.
- Contribute to maintaining a safe, productive, and professional workshop environment.
Skills & Experience
- Trade qualification as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic preferable but will consider upskilling from light vehicle if successful.
- Experience maintaining heavy vehicles, buses, trucks, or similar equipment.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Commitment to quality workmanship and safety.
- Current HR driver's licence (desirable).
- Experience with electronic diagnostic equipment and modern vehicle systems (desirable).
- Remuneration & Benefits
We offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with skills and experience, including:
- Competitive salary package plus superannuation.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Tool allowance and uniforms provided.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Stable full-time employment with a leading public transport provider.
- Modern workshop facilities and equipment.
- Employee wellbeing and assistance programs.
- Opportunity to work and live in the beautiful Busselton region.
Why Swan Transit?
Swan Transit, as part of the Kelsian Group Limited, is a leading public transport provider in Australia, London, and Singapore.
With over 9,000 employees, we proudly deliver integrated, sustainable, and reliable transport services to over 207 million customers annually.
We foster an inclusive, supportive, and dynamic workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every team member can thrive.
We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion.
We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Ready to Join Us?
Applications close
Friday, 30 October 2026, unless filled earlier.
Please note: Due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Heavy Diesel Mechanic – Busselton employer: Swan Transit
Swan Transit is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment at our Busselton Depot. With competitive salaries, ongoing training, and modern facilities, we prioritise employee growth and wellbeing while providing meaningful employment in the beautiful Busselton region. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that values diversity and fosters professional development in the public transport sector.
