Busmechanic maintenance team Hardau — Stadt Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
Full description
We are the pulse of Zurich and keep the city in motion every 7.5 minutes. In order for this to work reliably and smoothly, a lot moves behind the scenes of the VBZ. Our colleagues work in over 50 professions: in technology, IT, administration, traffic development, offer planning, infrastructure and many other exciting areas of responsibility. Where we drive, Zurich lives. Come on!
- Our blue and white bus fleet keeps Zurich moving. And you keep our bus fleet in motion - you bring the required knowledge as an automotive mechatronics specialist - you just think everything a lot bigger
- You are responsible for the demanding maintenance and maintenance of our buses, so that they are on the road in perfect condition
- You are already a specialist in the area of maintenance - but we offer you the opportunity to develop further in the area of repair work.
- In addition, you can also use our driver's license Kat. C acquire
- An exciting and varied environment awaits you, whose change you can experience up close
- Your workplace also speaks for this: a modern new building awaits you with the Bus Garage Hardau
- You work in the team of 3 from Monday to Friday between 6:00 and 22:00 in the 2-shift system - alternately one week in early service and one week in late service
- Completed 4 years of vocational apprenticeship as an automotive mechatronics engineer, or 3 years of vocational apprenticeship as an automotive specialist, preferably in the field of heavy motor vehicles
- Some years of professional experience in a similar position
- Cat. B and Cat. C, or the willingness to acquire it
- Readiness for shift work (Monday to Friday between 06.00 - 22.00)
- Willingness and interest in the mandatory training, such as working on trolley and battery buses
- Clean and careful work distinguishes your working style
- You can be relied on and you like to work in a team and yet very independently
Discover the whole of Switzerland with the free GA – and the family also drives really well thanks to generous discounts. We want you to feel good: We are “Friendly Workspace” certified and do a lot for your health.
With our vehicles we travel twice a day around the world and transport over 860,000 passengers. This means that every day, 365 days a year and almost around the clock we make an important contribution to the quality of life in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Do you bring with you what knowledge and experience is important for this job? Wonderful, then we will make you a fair wage offer, which will be between 80,000 and 95,000 francs per year, or between 6,100 and 7,300 francs per month (100% fee). Often also applications of talents are interesting, which do not yet completely meet all requirements or, on the other hand, bring above-average knowledge and experience. In these cases, initial wages are also easily below or above this range. At the VBZ you can expect interesting employment conditions and good prospects.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Stadt Zürich offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Zürich is CHF 73'500 - 111'500 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Stadt Zürich. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Stadt Zürich offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Stadt Zürich during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton Zürich's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Stadt Zürich?
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