Operator Maintainer

4 days ago

Townsville City Center, Queensland, Australia Queensland Rail Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

We are a large and fully integrated business that provides services that are pivotal to the success of Queensland and its people. Our culture is one based on safety and performance.

What Queensland Rail has to offer:

  • Permanent opportunity providing long term career stability
  • Potential annual salary of $100,000 including penalties % super
  • 9/5 roster (9 on 5 off)
  • Travel in roster on paid work time + travel allowance
  • Complete Certificate II & III in Rail Infrastructure - Track Surfacing
  • All PPE & uniform supplied
  • Strong focus on safety – we 'work safe' every day to ensure everyone goes 'home safe'

Please click here for our full range of employee Benefits.

About the team

Our Regional Assets business are responsible for managing the maintenance and reliability of our rail network, ensuring it is safe and reliable for regional Queensland customers, communities and industries.

This position is based at our Bohle depot within the Resurfacing North team. The team includes four resurfacing units, each with a Supervisor, Team Leader, five Operator Maintainers, and two Vegetation Control Officers. Together, they work to cover the regions from Rockhampton to Cairns and Townsville to Mt Isa.

About the role

In this role, you will be responsible for track maintenance, including operating and maintaining all plant and equipment used by the Resurfacing team.

We are seeking self-motivated Operators or Labourers with experience in operating civil or mobile plant machinery who are interested in broadening their industry experience.

Responsibilities include:

  • Operate machinery in compliance with all policies and safe work procedures
  • Perform regular servicing and maintenance on all on-track and auxiliary equipment
  • Liaise with the Resurfacing Supervisor regarding program requirements
  • Assist tradesperson with mechanical/electrical repairs and maintenance as required
  • Undertake accurate and timely administrative and recording duties

We promote development in our team and in addition to the above-mentioned training you will have the opportunity to increase your salary by gaining relevant machine tickets, CAT3 Driver qualifications and other applicable competencies.

About you

  • Experienced in operating civil or mobile plant machinery
  • Current drivers' licence
  • Strong communication skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety
  • Must have capacity to travel and work throughout regional Queensland
  • Must have the flexibility to work some overtime and weekends when required

We look forward to hearing from motivated individuals who are ready to make an impact and work as part of a dedicated team

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Apply for the Operator Maintainer role via our website by clicking the Apply button before midnight on Sunday 21st of September 2025.

Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses.

We're a team of thousands and we're proud of our individual, diverse journeys and stories. Like the communities of Queensland, there is a home for everyone at Queensland Rail.

We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and accessible to all. If you would like to discuss how we can support your application via reasonable adjustments, please contact Nancy Sanday via email at

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