Rail Infrastructure Maintainer - Muswellbrook

Rail Infrastructure Maintainer - Muswellbrook

About ARTC

Keeping Australia moving and growing our network for the future brings immense opportunities.

At ARTC (Australian Rail Track Corporation), we are one of the largest rail network owners in Australia. With more than 1,800 employees across 39 locations, we all work towards our common goal to link the nation and keep Australia moving. As the rail industry undergoes significant transformation, we've invested billions of dollars to build, expand and modernise our network to get freight off the road and onto rail, and we're not stopping. That's good for our customers, motorists, the environment, and communities.

About the Division / Team

Our Hunter Valley network primarily services the Hunter Valley coal chain - the world's largest thermal coal export operation - by providing an efficient and reliable rail transportation system between mines and the Port of Newcastle. We manage the movement of around 250 trains per day on our network. Around half of these being coal trains and the other half comprised of passenger services, as well as grain, general intermodal, and other bulk freight trains.

About the Opportunity

Shape the future of Australia's rail network!

Do you have a passion for infrastructure and a knack for getting things done?

We're searching for a highly motivated Rail Infrastructure Maintainer to join our team in Muswellbrook. In this varied and rewarding role, you'll play a vital role in keeping Australia's rail network safe and efficient.

What you'll do:

• Maintain and upgrade our Rail Infrastructure through planned maintenance, repairs, and minor construction projects.
• Operate a range of heavy machinery to perform tasks like track renewal, ballast cleaning, and equipment operation.
• Conduct visual inspections and analyse data to identify potential issues.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors, and customers to ensure a smooth operation.
• Utilise technology like computers, tablets, and ARTC software to complete tasks and documentation.
• Prioritise safety by identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.

About You

To ensure success in this position, applicants will be able to demonstrate:

• Current manual drivers licence or ability to obtain
• Computer literacy skills
• Good written and verbal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Past or present Rail Industry experience, specifically in track maintenance
• Current Rail Industry Competencies
• Track Safety Awareness (One Track) qualifications
• Construction industry induction (white card)

What we offer

You will have access to a variety of benefits working with us, including but not limited to:

• Competitive remuneration
• An uncompromising commitment to a Zero-Harm working environment
• Fully paid on the job training
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their direct family members
• Numerous financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits Including salary sacrifice option of novated leasing, discounts and support programs

Our Organisation and Culture

We foster an inclusive, values led culture and embrace diversity in all forms. Together, our people build a respectful, fair, and flexible workplace and we thrive on creating an environment where your hard work and achievements are recognised.

We have an uncompromising commitment to your physical and mental health and safety. We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with ongoing development opportunities is important to us.

We rely on the diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented employees regardless of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or cultural background.

At ARTC, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to making a real difference for Australia's first peoples and encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. Come and join us at ARTC and experience belonging.

Apply Now

If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today. As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. ARTC is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.

For further information relating to the role, please contact - ***********@artc.com.au

Applications close:24th April 2024.

ARTC reserve the right to progress applications prior to the closing date.