Rail Permanent Way - Technician (Maintenance)

SBS Transit Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local transit company in Singapore is seeking candidates for a role focused on track maintenance and railway operations. Responsibilities include booking and coordinating track access requests and performing maintenance on the 3rd rail system. Applicants should have a Nitec or Higher Nitec in Engineering, be self-motivated, and willing to work permanent night shifts. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform permanent night work.
• Fresh graduates may apply.
• Positive attitude is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in booking, coordinating, planning, and processing of Track Access Request.
• Perform railway maintenance works on 3rd Rail system, Buffer Stop and Insulated Rail Joint.
• Respond to faults relating to track, tunnel, and 3rd rail system.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Resourceful

Flexible

Education

Nitec or Higher Nitec in Engineering

Job description

Responsibility

• Assist in booking, coordinating, planning and processing of Track Access Request.
• Shunting and Driving of Engineer's Train/Train/Locomotives/Vehicles/Wagons.
• Participate in the Rail replacement operation for track & 3rd Rail system to ensure that the permanent way is maintained to the standards agreed with the Operating Department.
• Perform railway maintenance works on 3rd Rail system, Buffer Stop and Insulated Rail Joint.
• Clean & maintain the tracks and tunnel manually and using Track Cleaning wagon.
• Grind tracks using manual grinding tools and Rail Grinding Vehicle.
• Respond to any fault relating to track, tunnel, 3rd rail system reported by OCC/Engineer to rectify and prevent/minimise any service disruption.
• Preparing of train consists, equipment, spares etc to meet the maintenance needs of night shift work.
• Troubleshoot and arranging for defective equipment and tools to be rectified.
• Assist in the maintenance, data collection and analysis of track measuring system.
• Managing the Pway stores in DTL mainline and depot.
• Support other section work in the department as requested by Supervisor.
• Any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements

• Nitec or Higher Nitec in Engineering
• Ability to perform permanent night work
• Fresh graduates may apply
• Good communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Willing to learn
• A team player, flexible and cooperative
• Self‑motivated and resourceful
• Responsible and dependable