Plant Maintenance Fitter

Business Unit:
**Delivery T & C Plant**
- Function:
**Network Devt, Assets & Maintenance (NDA&M)**
- Job Code:
**700103**

**Plant Maintenance Fitter**
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Be an integral part of our business ensuring the safety of equipment**
- ** 10&4 roster, availability to work and travel across our rail network**
- ** Hourly rate of $55.5140 plus super**

**Our Company**

V/Line’s purpose is to connect Victorians through safe, reliable, and accessible transport. We believe in giving all Victorians opportunities through travel and transport - connecting them to jobs, education, family and friends, services, tourism and trade.

V/Line is experiencing significant growth and we’re delivering more services, more trains, cheaper fares, and huge projects. With more than 3700 weekly train and coach services, an expansive freight network and unprecedented rail investment, millions of Victorians depend on us to deliver. You could be one of our 2700 committed team members who are up to the challenge.

**The Role**

As the Plant Maintenance Fitter, you are integral to the success of V/Line’s Network Development Asset and Maintenance Team.

You will be responsible for maintaining V/Line’s plant, equipment and vehicles in a safe and reliable condition to meet V/Line’s operating requirements.

**Key accountabilities include**:

- Prioritising, programming and performing maintenance and repair tasks on plant and vehicles used by Gangs throughout the State of Victoria.
- Troubleshooting problems and recurring Faults. Arranging modifications to plant in consultation with the Plant Maintenance Supervisor.
- Inspecting maintaining and adjusting plant and vehicles regularly in accordance with established guidelines and recommend maintenance strategies.
- Certifying plant is fit for the use following servicing and repairs.
- Ensuring quality and safety instructions are complied with.

**About You**

You will be able to work autonomously and as part of a medium sized team. This role does involve working a 10 and 4 roster and you must have the ability to travel across our rail network.
- Previous industry experience in a similar role is desirable
- Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems and good knowledge of low voltage electrical circuits and components
- Qualification as a Diesel Mechanic or Maintenance Fitter is essential.
- Demonstrated alignment to V/Line’s values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.
- If your skills or experience don’t exactly match our listed requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and believe in the potential for growth and development.
- Demonstrated alignment with V/Line’s values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.

**Why V/Line**

**In addition to free myki travel, we offer**:

- ** Community impact** - Make a genuine difference. Work in a role that connects Victorians, every day.
- ** Huge potential** - We’re transforming, and you can too. Be a change maker, recognised for your contribution and creativity.
- ** Dynamic environment** - V/Line operates in a constantly changing space. Join a fast-paced and exciting organisation.
- ** Collaborative team** - You’ll be part of a broader supportive team. Surround yourself with talented, passionate peers.
- ** Flexible working** - We support flexible working. Work in a way that supports you to thrive in your role.

As an equal opportunity employer, V/Line is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace and network that reflects the communities we serve. We accept and value the contributions of all our employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability. We were also named a Work 180 endorsed employer for the second year in a row - meaning, we are committed to creating a great workplace for women.

We proudly acknowledge First Peoples of Victoria. We acknowledge their ongoing strength in practicing the world’s oldest living culture. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners’ lands, waters, and skies on which we live and pay respects to their Elders past and present.

At V/Line, safety is our priority. Successful applicants will undergo relevant pre-employment and medical checks to meet our safeworking standards.

Remuneration for this position will be in line with the V/Line Asset Management Enterprise Agreement 2023