Wagon Maintenance Assistant

About Trojan Rail
Trojan Rail, a division of Trojan Recruitment Group, is a specialist provider of accredited rail workforces to the Australian Rail Industry. We’ve been affiliated with the rail industry for over 20 years and currently service Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia.

We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating better experiences – for our customers and for each other

About the role

• Support and work alongside a small team of wagon maintainers.
• Liaise with various stakeholders including internal teams and external customers and providers
• Approximately 90/10 split between hands-on maintenance duties (both onsite and in the field) and administrative tasks such as safety protocols, ordering parts, and general administration
• Monday to Friday, dayshift hours.
• Occasional need to answer phone calls outside of regular hours from the lead wagon maintenance coordinator.

Requirements for the ideal candidate:

• Australian Driver’s License (no restrictions)
• Statement of Attainment of TLI units that align to job role for Host Employer:
• TLIF0020 – Safely Access the Rail Corridor
• TLIF0025 – Follow work health and safety proceduresTLID0020 – Shift materials using manual handling methods
• TLIF2010 – Apply Fatigue Management Strategies
• TLIB0012 – Maintain and use hand tools
• TLIB3118 – Apply Safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions
• HLTAID003 – Provide First AidTLIC4074 – Shunt couple and uncouple
• TLIE2007 – Use communication systems
• TLIB0012 – Maintain and use hand tools
• First aid certificate

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform inspections of rail wagons to identify any damage or malfunctions
• Repair or replace damaged components, such as brakes, couplings, and suspension systems
• Execute work priorities set out by the business in line with Wagon Maintenance Manual
• Handle complex work tasks, setting work priorities to meet business needs
• Maximise resource utilisation while achieving wagon availability and reliability targets.
• Ensure wagon maintenance is undertaken in accordance with the appropriate technical standard practices and procedures

How to Apply: Click on the "APPLY" button and submit your resume.

IMPORTANT: To be considered for this role, you must have the legal right to work in Australia. Applicants must also pass all required pre-employment recruitment tests, including CAT 1 Rail Medical Assessments and site-specific tests/inductions. Travel between depots may be required.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.