Overview
Queensland Rail is built on true connection. Our impact runs deep as we transport customers and freight and strengthen communities. We’re expanding and modernising our network and are looking for a Site Maintainer to join the Site Services team based in Bowen Hills.
Employment type: Permanent
What Queensland Rail Has To Offer
- Starting base salary $70,568 + weekend shift penalties and up to 12.75% superannuation
- Free rail travel to and from work + discounted rail travel for off-duty travel
- Long-term career and stability with an industry leader
- Safety culture: we work safe so that everyone goes home safe
- Access to QR’s competitive Employee Advantages + inclusive working environment
- Employee Assistance Program providing health and wellbeing programs
About The Role
The Site Maintainer will be based at Mayne Yard and is responsible for general maintenance, cleaning tasks and occasionally assisting trade staff with various tasks. Another key responsibility will include operating, monitoring, recording and servicing wastewater treatment facilities in accordance with the site Environmental Licence and local work instructions.
Day-to-day Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain site wastewater treatment facility
- Work autonomously and report anomalies associated with daily work tasks and/or the wastewater facility
- Service and clean waste oil containers and storage areas in accordance with QR waste disposal and EPA guidelines
- Manage debris across the site
- Assist trades staff as required
- Operate power-driven vehicles and high-pressure cleaning equipment
- Regular maintenance of vegetation growth
This position will work a 7-day rotating roster and requires availability across all days.
Your Qualifications
- Previous experience with labouring, cleaning, basic maintenance tasks
- Ability to use hand tools and power-driven cleaning equipment
- Strong literacy and numeracy, oral and interpersonal communication skills
Apply and Diversity
Please apply to Site Maintainer via our website by clicking onto the Apply button. Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses. We encourage diversity in our teams, including different genders, ages, races, disability status, sexual orientation, religions, neurodiversity, education levels and many more aspects.
If you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process, please contact Liam McKeown via the email below.
Applicants may undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing and pre-employment health checks, background screenings, and possibly criminal history and credit checks as applicable to the role.
For pre-employment qualification verification, we will ensure qualifications align with Queensland Rail’s frameworks.
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Liam McKeown with your inquiry at Please do not email your application; applications are accepted only via our website.
Contact
Liam McKeown:
EOE/EEO statements and additional notes: Queensland Rail is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment. Reasonable adjustments during recruitment are available upon request.
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