Trades Assistant

• Are you an experienced trade assistant looking for your next exciting opportunity?
• Are you keen to work alongside a team of experienced and qualified Mechanics?

CDC has an exciting opportunity for a proactive and safety focused trade assistant to join the workshop team based at the Narrabri depot.

Working along side our workshop team you will be a valued member of the team assisting in the maintenance and repair of our fleet that support your local community!

General Responsibilities

• Duties will require you working with hand tools, plant machinery and equipment.
• Assist mechanic with carrying out servicing in line with CDC’s routine vehicle service schedule
• Carry out repairs (stitching) and replace passenger seats
• Pick up and drop off parts to/from depots/suppliers/breakdowns
• Perform morning daily checks on buses (oils, coolant, belts)
• Carry out weekly service on the wash pad/water oil separator
• Cleaning and maintenance of wash pad area
• Move buses around the yard for contractors
• Provide coverage for driving/caring as required
• Investigate and carry out basic defect repairs identified by drivers, where possible
• Assisting with the management of parts stock and inspections

About You

To be successful in this position, you will have an awareness of the requirements of a vehicle maintenance workshop environment, and some knowledge of electrical and mechanical components of a vehicle. You will also have an understanding of WHS in a workshop.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• A current NSW Licence -Preferably a MR but we are willing to get you upgraded!
• Mechanical aptitude, tell us how this applies to you
  i.e. workshop experience or farm machinery repairs
• The ability to work independently, you'll have support but need to be comfortable standing on your own

What We Offer

• Great hourly rate
• Relocation assistance is available
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supported by one of Australia’s leading transport companies – ComfortDelGro

Sound interesting? Simply click "Quick Apply" now!

All applicants must have unrestricted work rights in Australia and be willing and able to participate in pre-employment checks including a police check, pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing) and qualification verification.

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.

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.