Locomotive Maintainer - Mechanical (4 Day a Week)

Progress Rail; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 Day work week

Career progression

Training support

PPE provided

Job summary

Progress Rail Australia, a Caterpillar company, is seeking a Locomotive Maintainer (Mechanical) at our Cardiff facility to maintain, support warranties, modify, and provide technical assistance on locomotives. The role operates on a four-day work week and offers career progression opportunities. Ideal candidates have locomotive maintenance experience, fault-finding skills, and the ability to read technical drawings. PPE and training are provided.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• High-level problem solving abilities and teamwork.
• Willingness to further knowledge through training.
• Knowledge and understanding of diesel/electric locomotive engines is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Read, comprehend and apply technical drawings.
• Undertake preventative maintenance and/or repairs to locomotives and related equipment.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on locomotives and equipment.
• Provide recommendations to management on methods to improve operations.
• Fault find and troubleshoot locomotive systems.
• Work unsupervised and as part of a hands-on team.

Skills

Read drawings

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Willing to upskill

Locomotive engines knowledge

Job description

Locomotive Maintainer - Mechanical (4 Day a Week)

About us

Progress Rail Australia, a Caterpillar Company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been our keys to success.

With over 21 sites nationally and over 1000 staff, we offer a range of roles and opportunities across the Rail Industry to our staff through ongoing development and growth.

This comes with a competitive hourly rate on offer and opportunities for career progression and study assistance support.

About the role

The Locomotive Maintainer (Mechanical) at our Cardiff Facility forms a key component of the Progress Rail Service team and the position will be primarily responsible for the maintenance, warranty, modification and ongoing technical support of locomotives. This role operates on a four-day work week.

Job tasks and responsibilities

Ability to read, comprehend and apply technical drawings

High level communications and interpersonal skills

High level problem solving skills and the ability to work as part of a team

Ability and willingness to further their knowledge and skills with additional training

Knowledge and understanding of diesel/electric locomotive engines desirable and its associated equipment

Undertake preventative maintenance and/or repairs to all rolling stock, wagons, plant and facilities as required

Provide recommendations to management on methods and procedures with a view to more efficient operations of the facility and maintainability of rolling stock

Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on locomotives and equipment and ensure that all tasks are performed in accordance with relevant maintenance documentation.

Skills and experience

Previous experience on locomotives freight maintenance or service activities would be desirable.

Previous experience within a heavy maintenance environment

Strong previous experience and ability to fault find and utilise trouble-shooting skills.

Ability to work unsupervised and be a hands on team player.

Proven ability to organise and prioritise tasks, be flexible and resourceful, proactive and professional in manner with a high degree of initiative and strong communication skills.

What we offer:

Opportunities for growth and career development.

4 Days working week

Access to mentoring programs.

All uniforms and PPE provided.

Opportunities for ongoing training to increase your skill set.

Competitive starting rate.

About Our Process

At Progress Rail, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing and/or reference checks.