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dwill106
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Industry wages

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Well today I was offered what I thought was a great job for a Diesel Mechanic at a well established bus manufacturing firm but there was a hitch.... The wages offered were far below industry standard. I mean I would of had to take a $9/hr pay cut to accept this job. How much is the average hourly rate for trades people in the bus and coach manufacturing/refurb industry?
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Last time I was on the tools at a private bus company I was on $25/hr ordinary rate. That was in 2010 - hopefully said company has graced their Coachies and Mech's with periodic pay increases.
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Current award rate is only $20 per hour for mechanics (Taken from BCA magazine updates) It is, to be honest, S**T money for busting your hump but it pays some bills and hey its more than light vehicle mechanic

I think the current rate for most Sydney private bus operators is $28 - $33 per hour, most decent truck dealerships would probably be starting around the $34 mark.
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Well I was offered $23/hr.... I would of had to leave a job that paid $32 :/
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