Regional Tyre Fitter / Controller – Bus Fleet

About Us

At Christian’s Bus Company, we’re more than just a Bus Company. For over 40 years, we’ve been a proud family-owned and operated business serving communities across regional Victoria.

Why Work with Us?

We’re passionate about delivering a safe and reliable bus service to our community and this starts with you. We have an inclusive workplace culture, ensuring every team member is trained, valued and empowered to succeed.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Regional Tyre Fitter / Controller to manage tyre operations across our fleet of school buses, route buses, coaches, and mini buses.

This is a hands-on, multi-site role responsible for tyre fitting, stock control, performance monitoring, and ensuring our fleet operates safely, efficiently, and reliably.

You’ll play a key part in keeping our buses on the road and delivering critical passenger services to the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Fit, repair, rotate, and replace tyres across multiple depots (mobile and workshop-based)
• Respond to and coordinate on-road tyre breakdowns
• Monitor tyre wear trends and investigate abnormal wear patterns
• Order and maintain tyre stock levels across depots
• Plan and manage preventive tyre maintenance schedules
• Implement practices to maximise tyre life and reduce costs
• Maintain tyre fitting equipment to safety and compliance standards
• Organise environmentally responsible tyre disposal
• Assist mechanics and workshops as required
• Liaise with depot staff, drivers, and operations teams to support fleet availability

About You

• Proven experience in heavy vehicle tyre fitting (bus or similar highly regarded)
• Strong understanding of tyre wear in urban stop/start and highway conditions
• Experience managing stock and working across multiple locations
• Ability to diagnose issues and proactively solve problems
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Committed to safety, reliability, and quality workmanship
• Ability to work independently and respond to operational demands

What We Offer

• Stable, essential services industry (public and school transport)
• Variety of work across depots and mobile operations
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a real impact on fleet performance and safety
• Competitive salary (based on experience)

Working Conditions

• Travel between depots and on-road support required
• Combination of workshop, outdoor, and mobile work
• May include early starts or occasional after-hours breakdown response

To apply you need:

A current Heavy Vehicle Licence (HR required).

Must hold a valid Driver’s Accreditation Certificate from Safe Transport Victoria.

Must hold a Working with Children Check (Employee) from Services Victoria.

Apply Now

If you are a proactive tyre professional looking for a diverse role in a vital transport operation, we want to hear from you.