Traction Linesperson

**Traction Linesperson**:

- Req. Id: 5401
- Date: 18 Dec 2024
- Location: Albion, QLD, AU, 4010
- Company: Queensland Rail

Connect Your Career to Queensland Rail's Proud Legacy

Queensland Rail is built on true connection. And everything we achieve is made possible by you.

For over 150 years, our teams have played an important role in connecting people and communities across the state. As a Traction Linesperson, you’ll contribute to our proud legacy and help us build an even brighter, more sustainable future - and that means incredible things for your career.

**Benefits that Count**
- Competitive salary (average $130k-$150k)
- Permanent Full time position based in Brisbane
- Relocation Benefits are being offered
- 8 Week Rotational working cycle, with scheduled nights, weekends and track closures
- Travel on paid work time including expenses
- Generous super and training programs
- Enjoy free travel to work and discounted rail travel
- Holistic health and wellbeing programs And more
- to see the full range of benefits

**Your opportunity**
As a Traction Linesperson, you'll play a crucial role in the safety and efficiency of our overhead traction power equipment, ensuring the safety and efficiency of our rail infrastructure. Joining our South East Queensland team, you'll cover a vast track network and have a few different locations of depots that can be offered.

**Progress that Matters**
Be part of the team transforming Queensland's rail future. We're delivering major projects like Cross River Rail and the Gold Coast Faster Rail Project.

**You’ll be responsible for**:

- Installing, maintaining and repairing overhead traction power equipment, such as overhead lines, wires and components
- Implementing and coordinating traction system isolation and safety protocols during maintenance and repair activities
- Conducting regular inspections and testing traction power assets to ensure compliance with technical and safety standards
- Recording and reporting on asset condition, maintenance activities and equipment performance
- Collaborating with team members to review and improve work procedures for quality and efficiency

**This role will be ideal for people who**:

- Have proven experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of overhead traction power equipment OR experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of overhead power equipment is a plus, but the right attitude matters most.
- A strong knowledge of high-voltage operating procedures, safe working practices, and Workplace Health and Safety Act regulations
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and thrive in a team environment.

**Mandatory Requirements**:

- Hold an Electrical Linesperson License
- Possess a 'C' class driver licence

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CURRENT QUEENSLAND RAIL EMPLOYEES**:
You **must apply** for vacancies via the internal People Connect solution **-** for more information**

**Supporting a Diverse Workforce**

Queensland Rail is committed to a diverse workforce that is reflective of the customers and communities we serve.
We are inclusive, collaborative, respectful, and value our differences. We are 1TEAM, where everyone belongs.