Mechanical Tradesperson

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Transport for NSW seeks a Mechanical Tradesperson Grade 1-3 in Dubbo, a full-time on-site role on a 9-day fortnight, to maintain and repair plant, vehicles and mechanical equipment including hydraulics and pneumatics. You may supervise apprentices and progress through grades as you prove the next level. Essentials: completed Heavy Vehicle or Plant Mechanical trade, Construction Industry White Card, and NSW driver’s licence; MR or HR license is a plus; strong fault diagnosis, problem solving and safety focus; willingness to meet licensing requirements; welding or fabrication experience desirable; reside within reasonable distance from the depot and travel. To apply, tailor your CV to show autonomy, safety and collaboration, review the role, apply online by 5 July 2026, and contact John Roberts with questions.

You put people at the heart and take pride in the impact of your work.

You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team.

 

In this role, you'll:

Right now, we have an opportunity for a Mechanical Tradesperson Grade 1-3 to join our Maintenance and Delivery team in Dubbo on a 9-day fortnight working Monday to Friday.

In this role you will undertake maintenance and repairs on a range of plant items, vehicles, and mechanical equipment. You’ll have no hesitation taking on duties involving installation, maintenance, repairs, commissioning, and modification of complex machinery driven by hydraulic/pneumatic principles.
 
We provide an inclusive and collaborative space to develop your skills and share your knowledge across the team. Therefore, there may be occasions where you may be required to supervise apprentices or staff assisting other mechanics across the area.

Mechanical Tradesperson Grade 1-3 is multi-graded. The starting grade is assigned based on demonstrated skills and experience. Progression through the grades is automatic provided the employee can demonstrate they have the skills and capabilities required for the next grade.

For more information on this role and the business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

It is essential that you have completed either a Heavy Vehicle Mechanical trade or a Plant Mechanical trade.

You are an ambitious, collaborative, and qualified mechanical tradesperson who enjoys working autonomously.

You have good problem-solving skills and fault diagnosis skills and you’re proactive in dealing with customer complaints by being effective and efficient in your approach.

With a strong focus on safety, you can identify, communicate and report environmental all hazards in the workplace and understand the quality requirements of the tasks to be performed within this position.

You hold a current Construction Industry White Card and a current unrestricted NSW Motor Vehicle driver’s licence.

A Medium Rigid (MR) or Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver’s Licence would be viewed favourably.

You must have a willingness to undertake any legislated or internal licensing or ticketing requirements as directed.

Experience in welding and metal fabrication will be highly desirable.

TfNSW take the WH&S and the management of fatigue of our employees seriously therefore to be eligible for this role it is a requirement that you must reside within a reasonable distance from your identified Headquarters/Depot.

Regular travel will be required in this role.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. 

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