Southern Shorthaul Railroad is a privately-owned rail operator, providing services throughout New South Wales and Victoria. Our focus on customer service has helped forge our reputation for safety, quality and reliability.

We are currently looking to expand our maintenance team to include an additional Mechanical Fitter for works to be performed out of our Nowra Depot.

The duties of the roles will include but not limited to:

Assisting with maintenance tasks in accordance with SSR Policies and Procedures

Maintaining and provisioning of Locomotives and Wagons for train operations by following SSR Procedures

Performing fault repairs and failure rectifications

Undertaking maintenance tasks to validate the integrity of rolling stock and ensuring all operational systems are safe and effective

Conducting themselves in a professional manner with a strong customer and safety focus

Ensuring a commitment to established processes and management of risks with the objective of zero injuries

If you have not previously worked your trade within the rail industry,



full training will be provided to adapt your current skills to the rail industry.

Southern Shorthaul Railroad maintains a drug and alcohol free work setting, with regular testing of employees and a zero tolerance for positive test results.

In pursuit of customer focused service delivery outcomes, this position may require rostering that may vary upon maintenance requirements, including some weekends and shift work.

The successful applicant must demonstrate the following key requirements:

Prior trade experience

A commitment to a safety culture, and a can-do customer focus

Professionalism, integrity, reliability and a positive attitude

Hold a current Drivers License

Hold a current National Police Check, or willingness to obtain one

Ability to pass relevant Rail Medical if required

Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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📌 Nowra - Mechanical Fitter
🏢 Southern Shorthaul Railroad
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