AddressHeavy Rail Plant Operator - Civil Structures
- Permanent Full Time position
- Well known brand, supporting your continuous growth and development
- 42.48.0 plus super, 17.5% leave loading and OT
V/Line's purpose is to connect Victorians through safe, reliable, and accessible transport. We believe in giving all Victorians opportunities through travel and transport - connecting them to jobs, education, family and friends, services, tourism and trade.
V/Line is experiencing significant growth and we're delivering more services, more trains, cheaper fares, and huge projects. With more than 3700 weekly train and coach services, an expansive freight network and unprecedented rail investment, millions of Victorians depend on us to deliver. You could be one of our 2700 committed team members who are up to the challenge.
About the role
Reporting to the Civil Supervisor Maryborough an exciting opportunity has opened up due to internal promotion. As the Heavy Rail Plant Operator, you are integral to the success of V/Line's Network Development and Asset Maintenance (NDAM) Group.
You will be a major contributor in keeping Victoria's passenger and freight network moving throughout the region by participating in maintenance of rail infrastructure, including the renewal of bridges, culverts, signal structures, signage, platforms and other miscellaneous structures.
The current roster provides you with the flexibility of working 7 am to 4.30 pm Tuesday to Friday. Giving you every Monday off, promoting work life balance, to give you the time to spend more time doing the things you love outside of work.
Key Accountabilities include:
- Contribute to a safe workplace environment where risks are identified, understood, and managed.
- Operate heavy plant equipment in a safe manner.
- Cleaning and general maintenance ensuring services are completed for truck and other plant equipment.
- You may be required to work away from home in various locations around Victoria on occasion.
Why V/Line
Registered Training Organisation on site, ongoing career coaching and development. V/Line support diversity and inclusion promoting work for everyone. Committed to providing a constructive, positive and effective team culture.
About you
The Heavy Rail Plant Operator will form part of a small team consisting of structures maintainers, other plant and equipment operators where you will work closely as a team to complete daily maintenance tasks, supervised the Ganger (Team Lead/Foreman).
Our ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Demonstrated alignment to V/Line's values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.
- Valid Heavy Combination (HC) Truck Drivers License
- Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure (highly desirable)
- A zero harm safety approach is essential.
- Reliable and the ability to work as part of a diverse team.
- Attention to detail.
- Loader / Backhoe / Excavator licences maybe required and advantageous
In addition to free Myki travel, we offer:
- Community impact - Make a genuine difference. Work in a role that connects Victorians, every day.
- Huge potential - We're transforming, and you can too. Be a change maker, recognised for your contribution and creativity.
- Dynamic environment - V/Line operates in a constantly changing space. Join a fast-paced and exciting organisation.
- Collaborative team - You'll be part of a broader supportive team. Surround yourself with talented, passionate peers.
- Flexible working - We support flexible working. Work in a way that supports you to thrive in your role.
How to Apply
Please use the 'Apply' button to submit your application, including a current resume.
The recruitment and selection process may include aptitude assessments, behavioural and/or technical interviews and employment references.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment screening including, probity (police) checks, medical assessment, and Australian entitlement to work. Employees of V/Line are required to maintain a valid Working with Children Check Victoria (Employee) for the duration of employment.
Remuneration for this position will be in line with the V/Line Rail Asset Management Enterprise Agreement 2019) and will be paid as an IMW (TRACK) 2.2 $42.4808
Current employees are expected to remain in their role for a minimum of 12 months before applying to new positions within V/Line.
V/Line is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we welcome applicants from any background. We value diversity and are continuously working towards creating a flexible and inclusive environment that is representative of the Victorian community.
