Infrastructure Maintainer - Rutherford

Australian Rail Track Corp.; Rutherford; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Health and wellbeing support

Novated leasing options

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

ARTC Rutherford is seeking an Infrastructure Maintainer to perform hands-on maintenance of rail track, including preventive and reactive tasks, and minor construction for upgrades. You will contribute to safe, reliable rail operations and work across corridors in outdoor environments.

Role requires a current manual driving license, High-Risk License, and ideally HR/HC license; training and mentoring are provided.

Qualifications

• Current driver's license and proficiency in driving a manual car.
• Computer exposure - Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and iPad.
• Strong sense of responsibility and willingness to learn.
• Exceptional teamwork and communication skills
• High-Risk License and experience in operating heavy plant equipment
• HR/HC License or willingness to obtain or upgrade.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on rail track.
• Assist with minor construction for planned capital upgrades.
• Operate heavy machinery and welding as required.
• Maintain safety and quality through inspections.
• Work outdoors in various conditions, including overtime.

Skills

Manual driving

Teamwork

Communication

MS Office & iPad

High-Risk License

HR/HC License

Willingness to learn

Job description

Join our team and be part of keeping the future of transport on track.

ARTC is a vital link in Australia’s transport supply chain – operating and maintaining the national rail network to connect our regions, cities and ports. We help enable the safe and efficient transit of freight and passenger trains across the country, managing more than 9,600km of rail track across five states and the lands of more than 50 First Nations.

About the Team

When you join our Operations team, you’ll join the team who help keep trains moving safely and reliably across our 9,600km of track. Working across our East-West and North South corridors, the team is key to ensuring our rail network connects people and products with cities, ports and global markets.

About the Opportunity

We’re seeking a safety-focused, hardworking and motivated individual tojoin our team as an Infrastructure Maintainer at Rutherford. You will be ahands-on worker, dedicated to the physical tasks involved in maintaining ARTC’srail track. Your responsibilities are both both preventive and reactivemaintenance, minor construction for planned capital upgrades, generallabouring, safety protection work, visual inspections, operating heavymachinery, and welding.

You will find great supportin your journey with us, as we are dedicated to your success. We offercomprehensive training and on-the-job mentoring, ensuring you have all theskills needed to excel in your role. Effective written and oral communicationskills are essential as they foster efficient teamwork and seamlesscollaboration with your colleagues. Above all, safety is our top priority, andwe expect all team members to uphold safety as a core value in every aspect oftheir work.

At ARTC Rutherford, we take pride in our team's dedication to the railnetwork's reliability, safety, and efficiency. By working outdoors, rain orshine, you'll play a vital role in ensuring smooth operations and contributingto the team's success without hesitation.

This role requires flexibility, including overtime and travel away fromhome when required.

What do we want from you?

• Current driver's licenseand proficiency in driving a manual car.
• Computer exposure -Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and iPad
• Strong sense ofresponsibility and willingness to learn.
• Exceptional teamwork andcommunication skills
• High-Risk License andexperience in operating heavy plant equipment
• HR/HC License or willingness toobtain or upgrade.

What will you get from us?

• Competitive remuneration
• Resources to support your health and wellbeing and development
• Novated leasing options, as well as discounts and support programs
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their direct family members

Our Organisation and Culture

At ARTC, we’re proud to play a vital role in keeping Australia connected. Our culture is built on safety, collaboration and continuous improvement. We back our people to grow, build their capability and make a genuine impact on infrastructure that connects the nation for our customers and communities. If you’re looking for meaningful work, genuine purpose and national impact, you’ll find it at ARTC.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.

As part of the application process, you’ll be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference, and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing.

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