Plant Maintenance Fitter

Business Unit:
**Delivery T & C Plant**
- Function:
**Network Devt, Assets & Maintenance (NDA&M)**
- Job Code:
**700218**

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.

**About the role**

Due to an internal promotion V/Line’s Plant Maintenance Team has a vacancy for an experienced qualified Mobile Plant and Equipment Fitter to join the wider Network Development Asset and Maintenance Team.

Reporting to the Plant Maintenance Supervisor, the role is both workshop and or field based on business requirements where you will be responsible for the maintenance of V/Line’s plant and equipment, you will be a part of a medium sized team comprising of varied positions.

**_ Remuneration for this position will be in line with the V/Line Rail Asset Management Enterprise Agreement 2019 currently paying IMW (TRACK) 3.1 $ 51.3258 p/h. _**

**Key Accountabilities include**:
Responsible for the prioritising, programming and performing maintenance and repair tasks on plant and vehicles used by Gangs throughout the State of Victoria.

Troubleshoot problems and recurring Faults. Arranging modifications to plant in consultation with the Plant Maintenance Supervisor.

Inspect, maintain and adjust plant and vehicles regularly in accordance with established guidelines and recommend maintenance strategies.

Certify plant is fit for the use following servicing and repairs.

Ensure quality and safety instructions are complied with.

**About you**

For career minded people, V/Line offers career development opportunities by encouraging career progression through individual learning plans for those who want to own their career path. The current team is made up of motivated experienced mobile plant and equipment fitters, schedulers, and engineers.

As one of the Plant and Equipment maintenance fitter, you may be required to work night shift as needed. Motivation is essential, there will be times where you will be required to work alone and experience with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems is required, we use JDE.
- Previous industry experience in a similar role is essential.
- Extensive 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.

**What we offer**
- Free Myki travel potential savings of up to $2,500 per year
- Free Myki trave for immediate family when on annual leave
- Access to discounted “fitness pass’
- 17.5% leave loading
- Novated Lease
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and immediate family members
- Access to professional development and study assistance (eligibility applies)

**How to Apply**

The recruitment and selection process may include aptitude assessments, behavioural and/or technical interviews and employment references.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment screening including, probity (police) checks, medical assessment, and Australian entitlement to work. Employees of V/Line are required to maintain a valid Working with Children Check Victoria (Employee) for the duration of employment.

V/Line is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we welcome applicants from any background. We value diversity and are continuously working towards creating a flexible and inclusive environment that is representative of the Victorian community.