Diesel Fitter l Heavy Equipment Fitter Toowoomba (internally known as Plant Fitter)

Job no: 26653
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Toowoomba
Categories: Trade - Fitter (Mechanical)

Queensland Rail (QR) is an integrated customer and rail infrastructure business servicing the passenger, tourism, resources and freight customer markets throughout Queensland. We aim to be the safest, best performing and most customer focused railway in Australia.

We are looking an experienced Fitter to join our Network Regional West team based at our Toowoomba depot. As a Fitter you will be responsible for ensuring that all infrastructure, plant and equipment is maintained to required standards. This is a semi-autonomous role and you will work on a wide variety of equipment from track machines, excavators, bobcats through to small plant including mowers and chainsaws.

About the role

* Carry out preventative maintenance, including scheduled maintenance and condition monitoring
* Use effective troubleshooting methods to repair plant breakdown and minimising downtime
* Manage the development, implementation and monitoring of the requirements to control and minimise loss to people, property, processes and environment
* Implement and follow safe working practices
* Co-ordinate and negotiate with other teams and external contractors to ensure effective management of work programmes
* Prepare and provide plant maintenance documentation and reports in accordance with the Scheduled Assured Maintenance System (tablet/laptop based)

About you

* Certificate III in Engineering Mechanical Trade
* Current drivers licence, HR licence preferable
* Proven experience and high skill in the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of heavy equipment
* Sound diagnostic/problem-solving skills
* Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical
* Team player with strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
* Demonstrated commitment to safety
* Experience in a similar position within a rail environment will be highly regarded

This is a permanent opportunity with the base salary approximately $57,000 + penalties + other allowances and generous super.

What to expect

* You will work a 9-day fortnight with occasional weekend and on call work required
* You must be willing to work away from home however travelling for field work will be part of your working hours
* Pay increases as you develop your skills and opportunities for overtime
* Paid training and ongoing support to develop your experience with access to internal vacancies
* Strong focus on safety we work safe every day to ensure everyone goes home safe
* Work with an experienced and supportive team
* Tools, uniform and shared vehicle is supplied
* The opportunity to explore Queensland enjoy discounts on rail travel as well as accommodation, travel insurance, theme parks and attractions and more through QRI Lifestyle

Plant Fitter PN26653 - Position Description

If this position interests, you and you feel you have the knowledge and experience please apply to position number 26653 via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button. Please submit a resume and covering letter outlining your relevant experience by 5pm 18th August 2020.

If you have any questions regarding this Queensland Rail opportunity, please contact Tanya Anderson on 07 3072 0806 or tanya.anderson@qr.com.au. Please do not email your application; we can only accept applications received via our website.

The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake a Pre-Employment Health Assessment. External applicants will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing.

Queensland Rail embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We have built the foundation for diversity in the areas of gender balance, First Nations Peoples, Youth, Disability and Multiculturalism. We continue to establish and integrate key programs such as QRWomen, Graduate and Apprentice Programs, Work and Welcome, Returned to Work processes, Employee Assistance Program, as well as Queensland Rail First Nations and LGBTIQ+ Staff Reference Groups.

Advertised: 04 Aug 2020 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 18 Aug 2020 E. Australia Standard Time

Diesel Fitter L Heavy Equipment Fitter Toowoomba

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