Mobile Service Technician – Rail Equipment
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Rail & Aviation
About the Company
A well-established and expanding national distributor and service provider of specialist freight handling equipment is seeking a skilled Mobile Service Technician to join its Melbourne-based team. This business services a wide range of rail assets and shunting vehicles, supporting critical transport and logistics operations across Australia.
The Role
As a Mobile Service Technician, you'll play a key role in the field service, diagnostics, and maintenance of mobile rail equipment - particularly shunting vehicles. This role is hands-on and varied, involving fault-finding, commissioning, mechanical servicing, and minor repairs both in the field and occasionally in the workshop.
You will support high-profile clients across rail networks, applying your knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and diesel systems to keep essential equipment operational and safe.
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
* Complete scheduled servicing, repairs, and inspections on mobile shunting vehicles
* Perform commissioning and testing of new or upgraded equipment
* Carry out OEM service bulletins, upgrades, and warranty work
* Support system upgrades involving PLCs, HMI, CanBus, and electric drives
* Provide remote troubleshooting support where needed
* Manage your job scheduling and maintain accurate service records
Experience You'll Bring
* A strong mechanical or electrical background
* Solid diagnostic and fault-finding skills
* The ability to interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics
* Experience working with diesel engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems
* Previous exposure to PLCs, CanBus, or 80VDC electric drives (advantageous)
* A proactive, independent work ethic and customer-first attitude
Requirements
* Trade Certificate in Mechanical or Auto Electrical
* Current Driver's Licence
* Willingness to undertake drug and alcohol testing as required
* Flexibility to travel for service work across VIC and occasionally interstate
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary package including company-maintained vehicle
* OEM training and ongoing professional development
* A mix of field and workshop work with national client exposure
* A supportive and technically skilled team environment
* Opportunity to work with industry-leading rail equipment across Australia