Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Get your career on track, supporting a rollingstock solutions success story. If you are looking for a new challenge then we would like to talk to you!

• Learn, develop your skills and be valued for your contribution
• Be part of a well-established, industry-leading company
• Be competitively remunerated and receive an additional two days’ paid leave per year to enhance your wellbeing

Who we are

We’re proud to be Australia’s only domestic manufacturer of rail wagons, and the country’s number-one provider of rolling stock solutions for the rail industry. But what we’re most proud of are our people, and what they bring to the Rail First Asset Management team every day.

What you’ll do

 As a Diesel Mechanic you will be primarily accountable for:

·Maintenance and technical support for locomotives both in our workshop and the field.

·Maintaining, servicing, repairing, testing and commissioning of locomotives.

·Carry out fault analysis within the locomotive systems.

·Implement cost effective corrective solutions based on sound failure analysis techniques.

·Maintain maintenance program records in accordance with our Rail Safety Management System requirements and relevant Engineering Standards.

What you’ll bring

As a successful applicant the skills and experience required for this position are:

 ·Diesel Mechanic Trade Certificate

·Previous experience on locomotives, freight maintenance or service activities is preferred but not essential

·Working experience within a heavy maintenance environment

·Strong previous experience and ability to fault find and utilise trouble shooting skills

·Safety focused

·Certified competency as a forklift operator, overhead crane driver and/or welder would be advantageous but not essential

·Ability to work unsupervised and be a hands-on team player

·Exceptional customer service skills

·Proven ability to organise and prioritise tasks, be flexible and resourceful, proactive, and professional in a manner using a high degree of initiative and strong communication skills

·Ensure commitment to a safe workplace and promote an excellent teamwork attitude

You’ll live and breathe our core values of Safety, Trust, Achievement and Care and thrive on being part of our team-based culture where your voice is always heard and your contribution matters.

Why join Rail First?  

Whatever your role at Rail First, we will support you to develop, grow and contribute to our Australian success story.  Here are some other things we hope you’ll love about working with us:

• We’re a proudly Australian, well-established small business. From humble beginnings, we’re now Australia’s market leader in rail freight leasing and maintenance.
• We’re built to grow, and we champion your upskilling and career progression, as well as collective growth for our team.
• We prioritise your health and wellbeing with flexible shifts, salary sacrificing, and excellent leave benefits and programs.
• A family-friendly environment in a community where you’ll instantly feel at home.
• We value the diversity and experience of our people and constantly strive to champion a safe and inclusive workplace culture.

Ready to get your career on track?

Visit our website to find out more about us. To apply for the role, please submit your resume and cover letter online.