About us
We are a large and fully integrated business that provides services that are pivotal to the success of Queensland and its people. Our culture is one based around safety and performance.
What Queensland Rail has to offer
* Permanent position based in Queensland
* Competitive remuneration package
* 5 weeks annual leave
* Ongoing support to develop your experience and skills
* Long-term career and stability with an industry leader
* We pride ourselves on our Safety Culture, we 'work safe' so that everyone goes 'home safe'
* Access to our new Fitness Passport - a discounted workplace health and fitness program giving you and your family access to a wide range of gyms and pools throughout the state
* Access to QR's competitive Employee Benefits + 1 Team Values, Diverse and Inclusive working environment
* Employee Assistance Program providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs
* Salary packaging and novated leasing options
About the role
We have a new, rare opportunity for an experienced Plant Fitter to work remote around Queensland on a wide variety of equipment from track machines, earthmoving through to small plant. You will be required to support, inspect and repair track machines to ensure the continuation of important track work.
Day-to-day responsibilities of this role will include
* Perform servicing, repair and maintenance on a wide variety of equipment
* Use effective troubleshooting methods to repair plant breakdown and minimise downtime
* Prepare and provide plant maintenance documentation and reports (tablet based)
* Source technical information from reference manuals and computer-based systems
* Co‐ordinate and negotiate with other divisions and units of Queensland Rail and external suppliers to provide effective and efficient management of work programs
Hours and salary
This is an opportunity mostly a FIFO position, working locally occasionally, across our QR network 9 days on 5 days off roster, working every second weekend. Travel is in work time and paid. This is a great opportunity to explore Queensland considering the hours and FIFO nature of the role, you will receive penalty rates and various allowances, Plant Fitters currently earn $120,000 – $135,000 plus super.
About you
* Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade is essential
* Current manual QLD drivers' licence, MR & LR licence preferable
* Sound diagnostic / problem‐solving skills
* Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to work autonomously
* Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
EEO statement
Queensland Rail pays its respect to Elders past and present. Queensland Rail also acknowledges the contributions of First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) peoples within Queensland Rail and the communities we serve.
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