Infrastructure Worker Rail Traction

2 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government -Engineering & Maintenance Full time
Your career path could surprise even you, there's so much variety

You take health and safety as seriously as we do.

You're passionate about being part of a team that delivers impactful health and safety outcomes so that everyone goes home safely every day.


In this role, you'll:


Be working as an integral part of a dynamic and supportive team involved in the delivery of installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead traction power equipment critical to keep Sydney moving.


Based at Strathfield, you'll ensure the safe and reliable operation of the electrical 1500Vdc and high and low voltage AC aerial lines.

You'll carry out both major periodic and regular routine maintenance, inspections, and corrective works.

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

About you
You have a high level of safety awareness and always role model good safety behaviours. Your strong attention to detail, accuracy, ability to problem-solve, and technical knowledge and experience are impressive. You also have a head for heights


You have an understanding and proficiency of all types of traction overhead line construction, associated accessories, plant and equipment as well as being able to read and interpret plans and specifications.

You adapt to change well, enjoy embracing new technology and are willing to learn and share new ideas and skills.


You hold a
Cert III in Distribution Overhead or ESI Rail Traction along with experience working in a construction or maintenance environment.

You hold a current full NSW Class C driver's licence and feel at home driving large vehicles and/or UTE.

These are shift-based roles in a 24/7 environment, you will work as part of a team to support our network and as such will be required to work night shift, weekend work, overtime and on-call availability as well as living away from home if required.

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?

Applications close: 11:59 pm on Sunday 26 November 2023
People living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work.

Visit Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.



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