Train Recovery Operator

You prioritise the safety of yourself and others at work, both physically and mentally.

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:

Be a key part of Sydney Trains’ Engineering & Maintenance team, dedicated to maintaining safe and reliable services.

You will respond to train derailments and collisions, supporting rapid recovery operations across the Sydney Trains metropolitan network and across NSW.

Your role will be to operate and drive heavy vehicles, including semi-trailers, to transport essential equipment to incident sites. You’ll conduct maintenance and repairs on recovery equipment, ensuring it’s ready for emergency use.

You’ll be required to work onsite at Lidcombe from 6 AM to 2 PM, Monday to Friday, and be on-call for after-hours incidents as required.

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

About you

You hold a valid MR Class (Heavy Vehicle) Licence (HR preferred). You’re also physically fit for heavy lifting and physical work in the field.

You’re recognised as a reliable team player, you’re proactive and skilled in communicating and working under pressure.

You also have experience or the ability to maintain and repair plant and equipment and ideally, within a rail environment.

If this sounds and you’re ready to make a real impact in train recovery and rail network safety and reliability, apply today!
 

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 Thursday 21st November 2024.

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

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