Maintenance Fitter Opportunity

You prioritise the safety of yourself and others at work, both physically and mentally.

You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team.

In this role, you'll:

Be part of a team of mechanical fitters that inspect, service, overhaul and repair mechanical/pneumatic systems + equipment and components on diesel fleet passenger trains.

Some duties may include;

• Brake System Maintenance + Fault diagnosis
• Diesel Locomotive Engine Maintenance + Fault diagnosis
• Pneumatic air system Maintenance + Fault diagnosis
• Bogie Maintenance + Fault diagnosis
• Heavy Maintenance
  • Engine changeouts
  • Bogie Changeouts
  • Cooling Group Changeouts

Be part of Sydney Trains working within the Fleet Maintenance Division where you’ll join a technical and collaborative crew. You’ll work out of Sydenham which has a 24/7 operational requirement that requires the team to tag shift work. Shift work will be an average of 4 days on and 3 – 6 days off (Overtime when required). You will work in a mix of 10 or 12 hour shifts on a 4 week rotating roster.

This position is 12 months fixed term with a view to go permanent.

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About you

You’re a self-sufficient tradesperson who’s either worked specifically with trains or other heavy vehicles or diesel plant. Ideally, you’ll have some cross-trade electrical knowledge/exposure but there is training provided on this side of things.

In addition to your skills and experience, being a good communicator and safety conscious will make you a standout for this role.

Minimum requirement is Mechanical Fitter Trade Certificate = Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade - National code: MEM3021

Please note you must be an Australian Citizen to apply.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm Monday 20th May 2024.

For more information about this role, please contact **************@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

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