Cairns Maintainer 2 (Mechanical/Carpenter)

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career. 

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 on safety and performance

What Queensland Rail has to offer:

• Initial Fixed term position until September 2025 based at Portsmith Depot
• Potential to earn over $100,000
• Work a 8-day fortnight
• On going training will be provided
• Strong focus on safety – we ‘work safe’ every day to ensure everyone goes ‘home safe’
• Work with an experienced, supportive and engaged team
• All PPE & uniform supplied

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Fitter to join our Rollingstock Maintenance team on an initial 12-month contract. In this role, you’ll be essential in delivering safe, efficient, and effective preventative maintenance and repairs for our Travel and Tourism Rollingstock fleet, inclusive of the heritage-listed Kuranda Scenic Railway.

Day-to-day responsibilities of this role will include, but are not limited to; 

• Contribute to reliability and availability through performance of preventative maintenance and repairs to Traveltrain rollingstock – predominantly Kuranda Scenic Railway trains
• Assist in derailment and accident situations to minimize customer impact, addressing rollingstock defects promptly in the field.
• Maintain accurate data input in the Information and Maintenance Management Systems.
•  Conduct reliability examinations of trains as needed.
• Prioritize work safety by adhering to all safety procedures and guidelines, promoting a safe working environment for yourself and your team.
• Perform housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and organized work environment, ensuring tools and equipment are stored properly and safety standards are upheld.

Please see position description for a full list of responsibilities: 'Position Description'

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must have the following: 

• Hold a current manual ‘C’ class driver’ licence 
• Hold a Mechanical Fitter qualification or equivalent 
• A strong work ethic and ability to work efficiently as part of team 
• A strong commitment to safe working practices and zero harm 

 

Hours and Salary:

This position offers a 8-day fortnight roster with a starting base salary of $82,509 plus 12.75% superannuation. With the current roster,and allowances you have the potential to earn over $100,000 annually.

Sounds great, what’s next? 

Please apply to Cairns Maintainer 2 (Mechanical/Carpenter) (8349) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Sunday 20th October 2024. 

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