Rolling Stock Technician - Keep Trains Safe (Free Rail Travel)

Auckland One Rail

Auckland

On-site

NZD 55,000 - 58,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Free Train Travel
Train travel discounts for family
NZ Railways Trust Membership

Job summary

Auckland One Rail is seeking skilled Rollingstock Technicians to support Auckland's expanding rail network. This hands-on role ensures trains run safely, reliably, and efficiently as we scale for CRL, with a 4 days on/4 days off roster including night shifts.

The role offers an hourly rate of $40.61 and involves inspections, repairs, diagnoses, and adherence to safety and manufacturer specs. Prior trade qualification and at least one year in rail/industrial maintenance are required.

Qualifications

  • Must hold a relevant trade qualification.
  • Minimum of 1 year hands-on experience in heavy vehicle, rail, or industrial maintenance.
  • Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics.
  • Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct scheduled inspections and preventative maintenance on rollingstock.
  • Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs.
  • Diagnose and resolve faults using diagnostic tools and systems.
  • Ensure all work meets safety standards and manufacturer specifications.
  • Respond to operational incidents, including after-hours callouts.
  • Contribute to reliability improvements as fleet demand increases.

Skills

Trade qualification
Heavy vehicle maintenance
Diagnostics
Reading schematics
Safety compliance

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Auckland One Rail is seeking skilled Rollingstock Technicians to support Auckland's expanding rail network. This hands-on role ensures trains run safely, reliably, and efficiently as we scale for CRL, with a 4 days on/4 days off roster including night shifts.

The role offers an hourly rate of $40.61 and involves inspections, repairs, diagnoses, and adherence to safety and manufacturer specs. Prior trade qualification and at least one year in rail/industrial maintenance are required.

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