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Form of workAbout Keolis Downer
The G:link is operated and maintained by Keolis Downer Gold Coast (KD). Keolis Downer is Australia’s largest private multi-modal public transport operator. Operating G:link, Yarra Trams, Adelaide Metro Rail and close to 1000 buses in Australia. Keolis Downer is a joint venture between Keolis, one of the world’s largest public transport operators, and Australian services firm, Downer.
Some of our Benefits
- 11% Superannuation;
- Salary Packaging (inc. salary sacrificing additional superannuation and novated car leasing);
- Education and learning opportunities;
- Employee Assistance Program (for employees and immediate family);
- Reward & Recognition (inc. years of service, employee of the year, birthday celebrations);
- Health & Wellness Programs (inc. team challenges, Fitness Passport);
- Flexible work options (including Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave);
- Enjoy a great work life balance on the Gold Coast!
Our Culture
What makes working with us so special is our culture, one that embraces our KD core values (We Care, We Imagine, We Commit) and shared commitment to the development of high performing natural leaders within the organisation. We are proud to recruit, train and retain the most talented professionals on the Gold Coast, who share our customer (Think Like a Passenger) and safety focused (Zero Harm) approach. Our staff are at the core of what we do, and by cultivating the right environment and values, we have an engaged workforce with a sense of team spirit throughout the Company.
About the Role
Working as part of our technical team and reporting to the Infrastructure Team Leader, the Infrastructure Technician will carry out planned maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair on all system infrastructure assets across the business.
The Infrastructure Technician will also;
- Work on infrastructure assets as directed by the Infrastructure Team Leader or upon Control Centre request, in a safe manner for the public and other parties;
- Report defects and carrying out fault diagnosis and appropriate rectification of defects;
- Isolate, earth, and reinstate power to, overhead line equipment and substation equipment in accordance with procedures;
- Complete accurate written and/or IT system records of work carried out;
- Assist or audit third party contractors working on the system;
- Work on call as per the technical roster;
- Work alone or in pairs according to the safety risks and procedures;
- Perform risk management activities as required and as per procedures;
- Service a range of equipment including overhead line, lighting, CCTV, TETRA radio systems, optical fibre, multi-service networks and DC traction power systems;
- Service a range of mechanical equipment including rail track infrastructure, wash plant and pump equipment; and
- Service a range of rail signalling equipment.
- Rotating roster 4 weeks day shift, and 2 weeks night shift ( 10hr Shifts / 4 per week
- 30%-night shift allowance;
- Industry allowance for high-risk work;
- Construction allowance when technicians are needed in a construction zone;
- Mentor allowance for training new starters;
- Overtime paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate for the first 3 hours and double time after 3 hours Monday to Saturday and double time all day Sunday;
- In recognition of having to participate in coverage of the rotating on call roster, acting as a primary on call for 7 days at a time, any call-out is paid at 4 hours overtime per job. If any job exceeds 4 hours the overtime rate will continue;
- 5 week annual leave per year; and
- Special Events Allowance given for specific events held throughout the year;
About you, your skills & experience
- Essential Qualifications: Recognised apprenticeship in a technical trade;
- Essential Experience: 3 to 5 years post-qualification experience;
- Essential: Trade Certificate/Licence in Electrical or Traction Power Linesman;
- Mandatory: Unrestricted Drivers Licence (preferably an MR or HR licence);
- Preferred Experience: Maintenance experience in the rail industry;
- Preferred: Familiarity with use of asset management and work order systems;
- Preferred: Elevated Work Platform/Forklift/Dogging/Rigging Licence/HV Switching/Working at Height;
- Proven knowledge and experience of working in a technically based environment;
- Must meet medical requirements of Rail Safety Worker Category 1;
- Must be able to work well as part of a team and autonomously in an industrial environment;
- Must be willing and able to perform shift work in all weather across nights, week ends etc.
As part of the recruitment processes at KD, pre-employment checks include National Police Certificate and Rail Safety Worker Pre-employment Medical. Further to this, successful candidates will be required to provide a National Police Certificate where requested throughout employment and maintain their Rail Safety Medical status. Given the nature of the position you have applied for and, in particular, the duties and responsibilities that it includes, KD considers this to be a reasonable requirement. KD will assess a candidate’s and employee’s criminal record history against the inherent requirements of the relevant position before making a determination as to their suitability or otherwise for the role.
Keolis Downer is committed to creating a workplace that builds respect, promotes diversity and encourages inclusiveness.
