Plant Fitter

Job description

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career. Queensland Rail is built on true connection. We are a large and fully integrated infrastructure business chartered with a responsibility that is pivotal to the success of Queensland and its people. Our culture is one based on safety and performance. Our culture is one based on safety and performance. Learn more about Queensland Rail’s purpose, people, and progress by watching our short video here. Benefits that Count. What Queensland Rail has to offer: Permanent position with an industry leader Working the current roster on the base rate including penalties you can expect a salary of $95,000 plus 12.75% superannuation Travel within roster on paid work time (accommodation provided + generous daily travel allowance) PPE, tools, phone & shared vehicle supplied Get paid to upskill whilst you complete a Certificate IV Engineering Have the opportunity to enhance your skills further by obtaining an MR & HR driver’s license, as well as a CAT3 Driver qualification. We pride ourselves on our safety culture, we work safe so that everyone goes home safe. And more! Click here to see the full range of benefits available to Queensland Rail employees. Hours and Salary The team work throughout the region and operate on two rosters: Whilst away they are on a 9 on 5 off roster - travelling Tuesday working through the weekend on penalty rates and return the following Wednesday Whilst working locally the team operate on a 9 day fortnight – Monday to Friday, then Monday to Thursday There is flexibility to switch rosters when you need All travel is on work time. You meet at the depot and travel together from there on paid time Purpose that Counts. Working out of our Townsville depot , your role is to maximise machine availability by efficiently maintaining, servicing, repairing and performing approved modifications on our world-class resurfacing fleet. This includes ballast regulators, tamper-liners, and other essential civil plant equipment. We are a dedicated team of 14 skilled Plant Fitters and 1 Electrician, covering a vast and diverse area stretching from Rockhampton to Cairns, Townsville to Mt Isa, and including the Croydon to Normanton line. In this role you will: Carry out effective and efficient preventative maintenance Practice effective troubleshooting methods to repair plant breakdowns Ensure…