What Queensland Rail has to offer:Initial 12-month contract.9-day fortnight – generally between 0700 to 1600 with every second Friday off - giving you a better work / life balance.Annual salary base of $81,000 working through to $97,000 (ET2.4 Including Allowance plus 12.75% super)Paid training and ongoing support to develop your experience with access to internal vacancies.Discounts on rail travel as well as accommodation, travel insurance, theme parks and attractions through QRI Lifestyle.About the Role:The Rockhampton Rollingstock Maintenance team currently has an exciting opportunity available for a Mechanical Fitter. In this role you will be responsible for providing safe, efficient and reliable preventative maintenance, presentation and repair of rollingstock and associated components and equipment. This is a varied role which will see you working on hydraulic systems, diesel engines and pneumatics.Day-to-day responsibilities of this role will include:Contribute to the safety of the work place, tasks and team members.Communicate and build effective relationships with management, staff, unions, suppliers, contractors (or sub-contractors), customers and other stakeholders.Ensure on time completion of planned and unplanned maintenance activities.Contribute to the achievement of maintenance plans to meet priorities and targets and assist Maintenance Manager as and when required.Utilise computer-based maintenance systems to accurately and timely input and review data, such as recording the work performed including repair and preventative maintenance and all materials used.Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:High level of skill in preventative maintenance, fault finding and repair of locomotives and/or passenger rollingstock, associated systems and their components.Substantial skills in working autonomously and within a team environment.Sound Mainframe and Personal Computer application skills particularly in Maintenance Management applications.Pre-employment requirement- Mechanical Trade Certificate.Sounds good?Please apply to Rockhampton Maintainer 2 (Mechanical) (9120) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Monday 27th January 2025.IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CURRENT QUEENSLAND RAIL EMPLOYEES:You must apply for vacancies via the internal People Connect solution – Click here for more information.External applicants applying for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, pre-employment health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks.Supporting a Diverse Workforce:Queensland Rail is committed to a diverse workforce that is reflective of the customers and communities we serve. We are inclusive, collaborative, respectful, and value our differences. We are 1TEAM, where everyone belongs.If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Kayley Gayton via the phone number or email below.To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Kayley Gayton with your specific enquiry on or email . Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website. #J-18808-Ljbffr