Tradesperson Mechanical

Aurizon•Avon, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Based at Aurizon’s Avon (Northam) depot, the Tradesperson Mechanical will join the Rollingstock Maintenance team to keep locomotives, wagons and freight services moving safely across Western Australia. The role is responsible for repairing and maintaining wagons, plant and infrastructure to required safety and reliability standards, supporting the efficient operation of freight services. The position offers a 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. day shift with a paid lunch break, one rostered day off per month, location allowances and potential earnings of $130,000 per annum with overtime and applicable penalty rates. Above-base earning opportunities and a pathway to leading-hand roles may also be available. Aurizon describes its culture as diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance, with a dynamic, caring and inclusive work environment. The company offers development and growth opportunities, mentoring and development programs, and other employee benefits.

Requirements

Mechanical trade qualification or equivalent (mandatory).
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting experience, including the ability to interpret schematics and technical drawings.
Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and instructions, including the Workplace Health and Safety Act.
Computer literacy.
Successful candidates must undergo a category one rail medical, including drug and alcohol screening.

Nice To Haves

Locomotive and wagon experience; training will be provided.
Demonstrated experience repairing and maintaining locomotives and rolling stock is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine and corrective maintenance and fault repairs in accordance with prescribed methods and best practice.
Ensure work complies with workplace health and safety requirements, legislation, and technical and operational specifications.
Maintain records and associated documentation relating to asset condition, maintenance programs and costing systems.
Report work performed against the scheduled work program.
Progress the implementation and application of work procedures and practices to support quality improvement.
Repair and maintain wagons, plant and infrastructure to required safety and reliability standards.

Benefits

Paid lunch break.
Potential to earn $130,000 per annum with overtime and applicable penalty rates.
Location allowances available.
Leading-hand pathway opportunities, including allowance eligibility where applicable.
Above-base earning opportunities, with 1.25x rates applying where applicable.
One rostered day off per month.
Development and growth opportunities.
Access to mentoring and development programs.
Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
Parental leave program.
Super booster.