Tamper and Regulator Operator

2 weeks ago


Port Hedland, Australia Category 5 Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Tamper and Regulator Operator

Roster: FIFO 2 weeks on / 1 week off or 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off

Location: FIFO ex Perth or residential to Port Hedland

Employment Type: Full Time

About the Role

Join our high-performing rail resurfacing team as a Track Machine Operator Operate specialised machinery, perform maintenance and repairs, respond to breakdowns, and ensure peak performance. Travel to various sites throughout the Pilbara, work closely with your crew, and grow your skills in the rail industry every day.

Skills & experience

  • Cert II Rail Infrastructure (minimum)
  • Track Machine Operator (TLIC2054) (TLIC3045)
  • Trade-qualified in mechanical or electrical (highly desirable but not required)
  • Full C Class Driving Licence or higher with no restrictions (HR Licence preferred but not essential)
  • Construction Card (white/blue)
  • 4WD Training
  • Proven experience as a Track Machine Operator
  • Previous experience operating 09-3x Tamper & Unimat 4S Tampers
  • Knowledge operating Tamper & Regulators
  • Previous exposure to mining or remote work environments desirable
  • Background in rail resurfacing equipment
  • Ability complete and pass Rail Category 1 Rail Medical and drug and alcohol testing

Duties & responsibilities

  • Travel to multiple job sites as part of a mobile rail operations team
  • Carry out preventative maintenance to reduce machine downtime
  • Operate advanced rail resurfacing equipment in accordance with safety standards
  • Operate Tampers and Regulators for both maintenance and construction projects
  • Assist in multi-trade tasks and collaborate with maintenance crews
  • Accurately document inspections and maintenance activities
  • Conduct regular machinery checks and performance testing
  • Uphold compliance with all company policies and industry regulations
  • Actively engage in on-the-job learning to build rail-specific expertise

Benefits

  • Weekly pays
  • People-first culture with a strong emphasis on employee well-being
  • Access to state-of-the-art rail equipment and tools
  • Opportunities to work on major rail networks across the Pilbara

About the company Cat5 Railis an 100% Australian-owned family business with over 16 years of experience delivering high-quality rail services in the Pilbara region. This long-standing local presence ensures deep knowledge of the region's unique requirements and challenges and provides our clients with a reliable and trusted partner. We ensure our team of valued employees deliver the highest quality work, safely and on time by supporting them with one of the largest specialist rail plant fleets in the country, along with state-of-the-art workshop facilities in Port Hedland and Perth.

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