Plant Maintenance Fitter

V/Line; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free myki travel

Job summary

V/Line is seeking a Plant Maintenance Fitter to ensure safety, reliability and performance of maintenance plant, equipment and track machinery across Victoria. The role supports preventative and corrective maintenance, fault finding, repairs and servicing with opportunities to travel the rail network.

You will join the Network Development, Asset and Maintenance Team and contribute to safe rail delivery, working autonomously or in teams in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Mandatory: Diesel Mechanic or Maintenance Fitter qualification.
• Experience in a similar rail/industrial maintenance role.
• Desirable welding experience (Mig, Tig, ARC).
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems; low voltage electrical circuits.
• Willingness to travel across the rail network.

Responsibilities

• Prioritising and performing maintenance and repair tasks on plant, track machines and vehicles.
• Troubleshooting faults and implementing modifications in consultation with supervisors.
• Inspecting and adjusting plant and vehicles to guidelines and safety standards.
• Certifying plant is fit for use following servicing and repairs.
• Ensuring compliance with safety instructions.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Low voltage electrical

Fault diagnosis

Travel availability

Safety conscious

Education

Diesel Mechanic or Maintenance Fitter certification

Job description

Free MYKI - Enjoy free travel across the network!

$57.73 hourly rate + Super + 17.5% Leave loading

Job security and development opportunities within the organisation

V/Line’s purpose is to connect Victorians through safe, reliable, and accessible transport. We believe in giving all Victorians opportunities through travel and transport – connecting them to jobs, education, family and friends, services, tourism and trade.

V/Line is experiencing significant growth and we’re delivering more services, more trains, cheaper fares, and huge projects. With more than 3700 weekly train and coach services, an expansive freight network and unprecedented rail investment, millions of Victorians depend on us to deliver. You could be one of our 3100 committed team members who are up to the challenge.

About the role

As a Plant Maintenance Fitter with V/Line, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety, reliability and performance of our maintenance plant, equipment and vehicles that support rail operations across Victoria. Working as part of our Network Development, Asset and Maintenance Team, you will undertake preventative and corrective maintenance, fault finding, repairs and servicing on a diverse range of plant and track machinery. This hands-on role offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to contribute directly to the safe delivery of rail services by ensuring our assets remain in optimal operating condition.

About you

You are a qualified Mechanic or Maintenance Fitter with strong mechanical aptitude and experience working on plant, equipment or heavy vehicles. With knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems, along with a sound understanding of low voltage electrical components, you thrive on diagnosing faults and delivering practical solutions. You are equally comfortable working independently or as part of a collaborative team, and you have the flexibility to travel across the rail network when required. Most importantly, you are safety focused, take pride in the quality of your work, and demonstrate behaviours that align with V/Line's values of responsiveness, integrity, accountability, respect and leadership. While experience in a similar role is highly regarded, we encourage applications from individuals with transferable skills and a willingness to learn and grow.

Key accountabilities include

Prioritising, programming and performing maintenance and repair tasks on plant and vehicles, small engines, small plant, large plant and track machines used by Gangs throughout the state of Victoria

Troubleshooting problems and recurring faults. Arranging modifications to plant in consultation with the Plant Maintenance Supervisor.

Inspecting maintaining and adjusting plant and vehicles regularly in accordance with established guidelines and recommend maintenance strategies.

Certifying plant is fit for use following servicing and repairs.

Ensuring quality and safety instructions are complied with.

To be considered for entry into the selection process for this role, applicants must meet the following 'key selection criteria' which forms part of our merit-based recruitment process:

Mandatory - Qualification as a Diesel Mechanic or Maintenance Fitter is essential.

Mandatory - Previous industry experience in a similar role

Desirable - Welding experience in Mig, Tig and ARC

Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems and good knowledge of low voltage electrical circuits and components

Ability and availability to work away from home across our rail network

Demonstrated alignment to V/Line’s values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.

If your skills or experience don’t exactly match our listed requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and believe in the potential for growth and development.

In addition to free myki travel, we offer:

Community impact– Make a genuine difference. Work in a role that connects Victorians, every day.

Huge potential– We’re transforming, and you can too. Be a change maker, recognised for your contribution and creativity.

Dynamic environment– V/Line operates in a constantly changing space. Join a fast-paced and exciting organisation.

Collaborative team– You’ll be part of a broader supportive team. Surround yourself with talented, passionate peers.

Flexible working– We support flexible working. Work in a way that supports you to thrive in your role.

This position will be paid in line with the V/Line Asset Management Enterprise Agreement 2023 - IMW (TRACK) 3.1

The selection process may include aptitude assessments, a behavioural interview and a Medical Risk category 1 check.

We are committed to ensuring a comfortable and accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our Talent team at*************@vline.com.auor1800 800 ***for confidential support.

As an equal opportunity employer, V/Line is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace and network that reflects the communities we serve. We accept and value the contributions of all our employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability. We are also proud to be endorsed by Work 180 as a great place for women to work, second year in a row.

We proudly acknowledgeFirstPeoples of Victoria. We acknowledge their ongoing strength in practicing the world’s oldest living culture. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners’ lands, waters, and skies on which we live and pay respects to their Elders past and present.

At V/Line, safety is our priority. Successful applicants will undergo relevant pre-employment and medical checks to meet oursafeworkingstandards.

Remuneration for this position will be in line with the V/Line Asset Management Enterprise Agreement 2023.