Yard Assistant (Maintenance)

Role overview

Busways is hiring a Yard Assistant (Maintenance) for its Blacktown Depot in New South Wales. The position suits someone with basic to intermediate mechanical understanding who can support workshop tradespeople and the wider maintenance team in keeping the fleet in safe, reliable condition.

Pay and earning potential

• Hourly base rate: $30.70.
• Indicative earning potential of up to $65,000+ per year, including reasonable overtime loading, allowances and superannuation.
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%.

Key duties

The role supports day-to-day upkeep of the depot, yard and workshop environment, while also assisting with practical maintenance tasks and deliveries as directed by the Workshop Manager or Supervisor.

What the role involves

• Keeping the yard clean and mowing lawns when needed.
• Emptying bins in the workshop and depot yard.
• Collecting and delivering parts and other items as instructed.
• Helping with building maintenance tasks such as gutter cleaning and painting.
• Maintaining gardens and depot grounds.
• Taking on ad hoc work and other assigned duties as required.

Training and development

All required training will be provided. This includes guidance on the different vehicle makes and models used by the business, along with the standards needed to meet contract obligations.

Benefits and workplace environment

• Access to ongoing training and additional certifications.
• Exposure to modern vehicle technology, including Euro 5 and Euro 6 systems.
• Opportunity to upgrade from a car licence to an MR licence, with the cost covered by the company.
• Potential for career growth, higher duties and broader responsibilities over time.
• Employee benefit programs such as Fitness Passport, novated lease options, Employee Assistance Programs and more.
• A close-knit team culture with quarterly BBQs.
• Employee referral bonus opportunities for selected roles.
• Free employee travel on the Opal network through an OPAL card.

About the employer

Busways is Australia’s largest privately owned bus operator and a long-established bus specialist, operating since 1942. The organisation delivers public bus services on behalf of state governments and runs a large fleet supported by a sizeable workforce.

The business promotes an inclusive, safe and team-focused environment where employees can learn from experienced colleagues and contribute to meaningful work. It also encourages long-term growth and internal progression.

Candidate profile

The ideal applicant is practical, reliable and comfortable working in a busy maintenance setting. The role calls for a mature and professional approach, good communication skills and a willingness to learn.

Additional requirements and conditions

• Availability to work a range of shifts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous experience working in a team-based maintenance and repair environment.
• Comfort using computers and software applications.
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to improve processes and adapt in a growing team.
• Physical capability to perform the role, including heavy lifting.
• Willingness to complete a pre-employment medical assessment and a working with children check.
• Must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or otherwise hold unrestricted work rights in Australia.
• Must hold a current unrestricted Australian driver’s licence issued in the relevant state.

Highly regarded

• Medium Rigid (MR) licence or higher.

How to apply

Applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter explaining their suitability for the role. Applications are reviewed as they are received. No agency applications, please.

Contact for queries

For questions about the position, contact the Regional Assets Manager, Fleet, Anthony Vella on 0438 537 941.

Equal opportunity statement

Busways is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse social, cultural and gender groups.