Rollingstock Maintainer

Location: Avon

Remuneration/Benefit: Attractive wages as per EA

• Entry level role in the mechanical team
• On the job relevant training opportunities
• Permanent position offering professional growth and opportunities

About the role:

Are you looking to kick-start your career in the rail industry? Aurizon is currently seeking applications from local Avon residents to join the maintenance team in our Avon depot. This role will be responsible for the operational maintenance of rollingstock to ensure the safe and efficient running of Aurizon’s fleet. The role of Rollingstock Maintainer will be responsible for the following:

Your new role:

• Undertake examination and inspection of rollingstock including brake testing as part of a train or as single vehicles
• Control the movement of trains within the area of operations and carry out instructions concerning train movements and safe working
• Undertake shunting and marshalling of wagons and trains as required
• Identify faults, repair, service and maintain rollingstock as part of a train or as single vehicles
• Carry out repairs, component change out, servicing and modification to rollingstock
• Provide support functions for the maintenance of locomotives, rollingstock, ancillary vehicles, machines and equipment
• Provide material requirements to ensure safe and efficient running of rollingstock.
• Operate fixed, mobile plant and signalling equipment
• Attend to depot and yard duties

About you: 

• Strong commitment to safety
• Current unrestricted WA driver’s license
• High level of knowledge of functions, defects, and fault findings with equipment
• Cert III in Engineering or equivalent would be highly regarded, however, is not essential
• Substantial level of skills in repair, maintenance, and overhaul of machinery although not essential, would be highly regarded

What we can offer you:

At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees to reach their full potential.  With a National portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with long term and exciting career opportunities.  Some of our benefits include:

• Development and growth opportunities
• Parental Leave Program and Super Booster
• Access to female and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mentoring programs
• Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands

At Aurizon we believe in connection

It is our ability to connect that strengthens communities, industries and builds economies. It helps to embrace diversity in our workplace and that is the experience we want for everyone. We are building a culture where everyone is seen, heard and valued, because of their diversity. We value inclusion throughout the whole company and encourage you to apply.

About Aurizon

Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator and a top ASX company.  Each year, we transport more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities, connecting miners, primary producers, and industry with international and domestic markets.

We strive for a diverse, collaborative, creative and a high-performance culture that celebrates the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic work environment.

To learn about us and our company values visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers

For more information on this position (reference 87500-131866), please contact Julia on 0477 985 ***