Plant Mechanics

You’re looking to get hands-on experience and hone your trade skills.

You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team.
 

In this role, you'll:

• Work as part of a team at our Heavy Plant Depot in Clyde for Sydney Trains on specialised Track Maintenance Machines around the greater Sydney region. These machines are responsible for maintaining critical rail infrastructure for the safe and efficient operation of passenger and freight trains.
• Diagnose, repair, service and maintain complex Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Mechanical and Electrical systems.
• Provide elementary fitting and machining, arc welding, oxy acetylene welding and cutting in a workshop and field working environment. 
 
This is a shift-based position and includes nights, weekends, and public holidays. The Pay Grade Scale is AVP 4.2 ($89,155). You will be required to travel, live away from home and work some night shifts for a geographical area that will cover from Newcastle to Bathurst and down to Berry. 

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

• Trade Certified Cert III Mobile Plant Technology or equivalent qualification, or Cert III Automotive Electrician or equivalent qualification. Favourably, you hold a Cert IV in Fluid Power Control, although this is not essential.
• You’re a team player able to work safely in a team as well as individually. You enjoy working on complex plant machinery and problem-solving in a hands-on environment. 
• Experienced in navigating Programmable Logic Controller (PLC's) as a diagnostic tool
• Ability to read engineering schematics. (Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical & Mechanical) with computer and tablet literacy.
 
If you're looking for a hands-on role in a team environment, and the chance to play a critical role in maintaining Sydney's rail infrastructure, we encourage you to apply. You'll work alongside skilled tradespeople on specialised rail equipment, tackling a variety of technical challenges where no two days are the same — all while enjoying competitive pay, career development opportunities, and the satisfaction of keeping Sydney's rail network running safely and efficiently.
 

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 16th March 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact RENEE.CAMPBELL@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your

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