Wagon Maintainer

- $42.50 Per hour + Penalties Permanent Rate.
- Weekly Roster of Day Shift every Tues/Weds & Every other Sat/Sun
- Overtime hours available.   
- Immediate start, ongoing position.
- Fixed Railway Workshop Location.

Wagon Maintainer – Heavy Railway Maintenance Workshop.  
Company Overview:
Our Valued Rail services client specialise in the manufacturing of rail products & provision of maintenance services to national rail operators. They also provide a large range of rail locomotive & wagon components to industry, & maintenance services include both facility & in field support to maximise value for the customer. The organisation supports all types of railway operations including heavy haul, freight & passenger.

They have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Wagon Maintainer to join their team on a permanent part time basis, located at their Parks, NSW Facility. The successful applicant will be required to perform examinations & provide maintenance of rail rolling stock, in accordance with established procedures & protocols thereby assuring a safe working environment with compliance with the Rail Safety & OH&S regulations both in a controlled workshop & field service environment.

Role Tasks & Duties:
The role includes but not limited to:

• Primary tasks will be to perform train arrival/departure roll by examinations to ensure integrity of rolling stock.
• Conducting full mechanical inspections of rolling stock to minimum Railways of Australia engineering standards & practices level.
• Ensuring all required documentation and certification is completed correctly and in a legible manner.
• Interface with transport company and shunting contractors during rolling stock marshalling and depot operations via radio network
• Effective communication of inspection results to company operations personnel and Workshop Supervisor
• Ensure in-house security of the workshop, workshop vehicles and equipment.
• Carry out all reasonable instruction and perform all reasonable tasks as directed by your Supervisor.
• Assist in carrying out all repairs and services to company and clients rolling stock.

Required Skills, Experience and Competencies:

• Australian Trade Diploma Certification III in Engineering-Mechanical Trade (Fitting/Machining).
• Practical experience & knowledge in rolling stock / railway equipment highly advantageous.
• Able to work flexible hours including overtime, shift work and weekends.
• Exposure to hydraulic/pneumatic systems
• Sound knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations
• Sound general engineering knowledge
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Sound organisational skills
• Railway track access/rail awareness certificate
• Must be fit to perform Rail Safety Worker duties to Category 2 level.

Additional requirements:

• Passing a pre-employment medical & Australian Federal police check.
• Australian fulltime working rights.
• HRW LF Forklift License & VOC Overhead crane highly desirable.

What Is On Offer? 

• $42.50 Per Hour + Penalties Permanent Hourly Rate.
• Weekly Roster of Day Shift every Tues/Weds (X2 8 Hour Shifts) & Every other Sat/Sun (X2 10 Hour Shifts).
• Overtime hours available.   
• Immediate start, ongoing position.
• Fixed Railway workshop location.

In return the successful applicant will have the opportunity to work in a great team environment at the organisations Parkes Heavy Rail maintenance centre.

If this role attracts your interest, we look forward to hearing from you so please either apply now or email your current resume to *************@2xmrecruit.com.au