The Q Train is seeking a full-time Maintenance Assistant to join our maintenance team in Drysdale, VIC 3222. Our maintenance team is responsible for the upkeep and secure operation of our locomotives, carriages, and associated assets. This hands-on role involves conducting supervised repairs and maintenance to ensure compliance with rail safety standards.

For this Maintenance Assistant role, the ideal candidate will be eager to learn, have good mechanical ability, and be keen to develop skills in maintaining our equipment.

We do not see age as a limiting factor for this appointment, and suitable mature-age persons are urged to apply. Do you see yourself as a Jack of all Trades?

Opportunities available to the ideal candidate:

The employee will have the opportunity to gain skills in diesel and/or steam locomotive operation and become qualified as a member of our locomotive crews. Training will be provided

Key responsibilities:

- Assist with maintenance of rolling stock, locomotives, and assets
- Assist with site maintenance and ensure workshop safety and tidiness
- Participate in carriage presentation and refurbishment to high standards

What we're looking for:

Qualifications:

- Current driver's licence




- Have you completed any certificates (2, 3, etc.)?
- Any rail industry experience would be advantageous
- A forklift HRW licence would be great. (Training can be provided)

Experience:

- The ideal candidate could have industry experience in such aspects as:
- experience in maintaining machinery or motor mechanics
- metalwork
- use of a wide range of power and manual tooling
- basic electrical knowledge and ability to work with electrical equipment
- Spray painting
- Welding
- Use of oxy-acetylene equipment
- Moderate fitting, milling and machining
- Understanding of diesel motor and hydraulic equipment maintenance
- Moderate electrical knowledge and minor fault finding
- A base knowledge of rail safety requirements and reporting would also be advantageous

Physical + Medical Requirements:

- This role involves standing for extended periods and lifting up to 20kg.
- You will need to be able to obtain a Category 3 Rail Safety Medical.
- If you pursue train crew training, you’ll need to pass a Category 2 Rail Safety Medical.

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📌 Rail Maintenance Assistant (Drysdale)
🏢 The Q Train
📍 Drysdale