Be a bus driver

Do you want autonomy in your working day? Do you enjoy being out and about and part of the community? Do you enjoy providing good customer service? Do you like looking after other people? Do you love to drive?

Come and work with Keolis Downer and immerse yourself in the beachside community close to the heart of Sydney.

What we offer:



• Rotating Rosters
• License upgrades and costs for the first 12 months
• Paid training before you hit the road
• Earn $1800 per week on average (based on average weekly earnings of current workforce 2021-2022)
• Up to 9 weeks holiday leave per year
• 5 Weeks Paid Annual Leave
• Ability to purchase additional 4 weeks leave
  

Heavy Vehicle Motor Mechanic ($100k-$130k + $5K Sign-on and Stay payment)

Keolis Downer Northern Beaches

• Brookvale, Sydney NSW
• Automotive Trades (Trades & Services)
• Full time
• $100,000 – $130,000 per year
  

Who we are:

Keolis Downer is Australia’s largest private provider of multi-modal public transport. We are the largest light rail operator in Australia and one of the nation’s most significant bus operators. Keolis Downer provides services to more than 250 million people each year.

As a proud RAP organisation, Keolis Downer is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Applications can be submitted by clicking ‘Apply Now’, by giving us a call on 02 9941 5888 or sending an email to kdnb.recruitment@keolisdowner.com.au.

Benefits:

• Sign on and stay on bonus worth up to $5000!
• Attractive remuneration and benefits: $100k – $130k average annual earnings
• All tools and protective equipment provided
• 152-hour, 19-day 4-week cycle. Opportunity to request flexible shift arrangements
• Day/afternoon (no night shift) seven-day roster with shift allowances, opportunities for overtime and RDO every roster period
• Health and wellbeing programs (Fitness passport, Novated Lease Options, etc)
• Inclusive workplace and organisation culture
• Employee amenities and protective clothing laundering facilities
• Career development opportunities involving the latest heavy vehicles and emerging electrical vehicle technologies
• Great career opportunities within our wider Keolis Downer Team in Newcastle, Queensland, South Australia and Perth

About the role:

• Keolis Downer are looking for a Motor Mechanic to join our Maintenance team in the Northern Beaches! As a Motor Mechanic for Keolis Downer
• Maintenance of and repairs to all vehicle mechanical and electrical systems including drive, and drive-line, steering, suspension, braking, air, hydraulic, computerised and other associated systems
• Rotating roster every 2 weeks, day/afternoon (no night) shift with working hours between 06:00 – 23:00
• A range of mechanical, testing and fabricating in order to undertake vehicle maintenance such as, diagnostic computers/tools, multimeters, mig, oxy acetylene welding, lifting and materials handling, materials manufacturing, various hand tools
• On-road vehicle and fleet support as well as undertaking planned and corrective fleet maintenance

Role Requirements:

• Motor Vehicle Repair Tradespersons License (Motor Mechanic)
• Heavy vehicle and systems experience desired but not essential, product training and support provided
• MR or HR drivers license (Don’t have one? We will help you upgrade your license)
• Prior experience in hydraulics & pneumatics is desirable
• Experience with heavy vehicles is desirable but not required
• Willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check, criminal history check and working with children check

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?
• Do you have a current Australian driver’s licence?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

Please note: This role is being sourced directly by Keolis Downer. We will not be accepting applications via recruitment agencies at this point in time.

Expression Of Interest: Apprenticeship 2024/2025

KDNB is looking now to fill Motor Mechanic and Panel Beater/Body Repair apprenticeship positions for our 2024 and 2025 intake.

We are seeking expressions of interest. Working on the Northern Beaches, this is an exceptional opportunity for School leavers and TAFE students to be part of our transition to Zero Emission Buses (ZEBs), secure a full-time, four-year apprenticeship and grow their career with the largest private provider of multimodal public transport in Australia.

Outside the Northern Beaches we have a vast network to expand your chosen career. We operate in 5 states within Australia and have parent company operations in 15 countries around the world.

We see our apprenticeship roles being of most interest to students who are:

• Looking to combine paid work and training
• Have a good work attitude and can demonstrate responsibility
• Interested in Automotive and Mechanical repairs
• Wanting a formal qualification but prefer hands on work
• Considering a School based Apprenticeship
• Committed to a Zero Harm workspace free of Alcohol and Drugs.