Mechanical Fitter

DT Infrastructure; Shire of Moorabool; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Continuous learning opportunities

Flexible parental leave policies

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in Victoria is looking for a Maintenance/Electrical Fitter to join their Plant Maintenance team. This full-time role involves performing repairs and maintenance on specialized rail equipment with some travel for onsite repairs. The ideal candidate will have trade qualifications in Heavy Diesel Mechanic/Fitter/Electrical and experience with heavy mobile equipment. This company offers competitive pay, support for personal development, and a commitment to inclusivity, encouraging diverse applicants to apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operational methods for railway machinery is preferred.
• Current MR Licence is preferred.
• Trade qualification is essential.
• MR Licence and Forklift Licence preferred
• Experience with heavy mobile equipment and diesel engines an asset

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on rail plant and equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Collaborate with team members for project completion.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain safety standards.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a safe work environment
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair work

Skills

Knowledge of Tampers, Ballast Regulators and Flashbutt Welders

Heavy Diesel Mechanic/Fitter/Electrical qualifications

Current MR Licence

Current Forklift Licence

Experience working on heavy mobile equipment

Basic electrical/hydraulic knowledge

Strong fault-finding skills

Education

Trade qualification in Heavy Diesel Mechanic/Fitter/Electrical

Tools

MR Licence

Forklift Licence

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance/Electrical Fitter to join our Plant Maintenance team working on the maintenance of specialised rail plant and equipment on a fulltime permanent basis.

This role is predominately Monday-Friday based at our workshop in Maddingley VIC, some travel required to service repairs in the field (working away allowances).

Key Responsibilities include

• Perform maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on a variety of specialised mobile rail plant and equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal performance and safety of all equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance activities.
• Utilise technical manuals and ability to read schematics to repair and maintain equipment.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, maintaining a safe working environment.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair activities.

Experience and capabilities

• Knowledge and operational methods of Tampers, Ballast Regulators and Flashbutt Welders (preferred but not essential).
• Trade qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic/Fitter/Electrical or equivalent (essential).
• Current MR Licence (preferred but not essential).
• Current Forklift Licence (preferred but not essential).
• Experience working on heavy mobile equipment, trucks and diesel engines.
• Basic electrical/hydraulic knowledge.
• Strong fault-finding skills and break down support.
• A good attitude and strong ‘team player’ with the proven ability to work efficiently with others.
• Able to work unsupervised and away from home.

Why work for DTI

• Competitive pay that reflects your contribution: We reward performance and impact, with our remuneration benchmarked to market.
• Purpose-driven careers in infrastructure: As we grow our presence in the renewable energy sector, DTI is also continuing to cement its position as a delivery partner of choice across rail, roads and Defence infrastructure projects. Our teams benefit from the variety of opportunities, applying their skills and experience across multiple sectors.
• Fostering your development: We’ve developed a culture where continuous learning is front and centre of everything we do. Fostering the growth and development of our people is key to our success and ensuring that we are preparing the next generation of leaders is a core focus for our business.
• Parental leave designed for the reality of family life: Our industry leading parental leave policies are centred on flexibility to support modern family life, because at DTI, little families are a part of our one big family.

DT Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions opportunity and respect. Our focus on inclusivity is active and ongoing. Women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and former members of the Australian Defence Force are encouraged to apply.

Visit www.DTInfrastructure.com.au to explore how DTI can support your career progression, unlock personal advantages and apply for our opportunities.

How to apply

If you are looking to make a meaningful impact and join our team, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your updated CV online to be considered for this role.