Rail Signals Technician Apprentice: Train & Qualify

Public Transport Authority of Western Australia; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for personal development

Health and wellbeing programs

Subsidised PPE and spectacles

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Public Transport Authority of Western Australia is offering a Signals Apprenticeship that prepares candidates to become qualified rail signal technicians. During this program, apprentices will gain a Certificate III in Electrical Fitting while gaining hands-on experience across Perth's metropolitan rail network.

Key responsibilities include maintaining and troubleshooting various signalling systems and performing general maintenance. Ideal candidates should have good communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work shifts.

Qualifications

• Open to Australian citizens or permanent residents.
• Committed to safety and eager to learn.
• Willing to work shift work and unsociable hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and fault-find various railway systems.
• Gain expertise in fault rectification of signalling equipment.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and plans.

Skills

Mechanically minded

Good communicator

Attention to detail

Ability to use hand and power tools

Education

Completed Year 10 or equivalent

Job description

Public Transport Authority of Western Australia is offering a Signals Apprenticeship that prepares candidates to become qualified rail signal technicians. During this program, apprentices will gain a Certificate III in Electrical Fitting while gaining hands-on experience across Perth's metropolitan rail network.

Key responsibilities include maintaining and troubleshooting various signalling systems and performing general maintenance. Ideal candidates should have good communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work shifts.