Tradesperson Mechanical

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5d•Onsite

About The Position

Based at Aurizon’s Avon (Northam) depot in Western Australia, the Tradesperson Mechanical joins the Rollingstock Maintenance team to help keep locomotives, wagons and freight services moving safely. 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 6:30am–2:30pm day shift with a paid lunch break, one rostered day off per month, potential earnings of up to $130,000 per annum with overtime and applicable penalty rates, and opportunities to progress to a leading hand role. Training is provided for candidates without locomotive and wagon experience. Candidates must undergo a category one rail medical, including drug and alcohol screening.

Requirements

A mechanical trade qualification or equivalent is 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 is desirable but not essential; 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, legislative policies, 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 the required standards of safety and reliability.

Benefits

Paid lunch break.
Penalty rates and above-base earning opportunities, including 1.25x rates where applicable.
Potential to earn $130,000 per annum with overtime and applicable penalty rates.
Location allowances may be available.
One rostered day off per month.
Leading hand pathway opportunities, including allowance eligibility where applicable.
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 and super booster.