Title:  Plant Mechanic

About John Holland

At John Holland, our purpose is simple – we transform lives with everything we do. We’ve always known that infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day.  That’s our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way.  Be part of the team that’s up for the challenge of transforming lives for good.

About the Role 

Currently there are vacancies in our Rail WA Plant Team for Plant Mechanics to provide specialised mechanical services working on a variety of heavy, mid range & small plant and equipment.  Previous experience working on Flashbutt Welders, Ballast Regulators, Plasser Tampers and other rail specific plant is preferred but not essential.   These newly created roles will provide field service and workshop support for John Holland’s rail projects located in the Perth Greater Metro and Pilbara. 

Responsibilities: 

• Maintain various items of Rail resurfacing Equipment, mid range & small plant and earthmoving equipment  
• Carry out services, schedule maintenance and repairs  
• Machine fault diagnosis and troubleshooting 
• Provide technical support to maintenance teams 
• Work off technical drawings, electrical & hydraulic schematics. 
• Required Qualifications and Experience: 
• Cert 3 in Heavy Plant Mechanic or Mechanical Trade certificate/s or equivalent. 
• Current Construction Industry Induction card (White/Blue) 
• Valid C-class drivers licence (MR/HR Truck Licence Preferred) 

Advantageous: 

Proven and demonstrated experience maintaining Ballast Regulators and Rail Tamping Machines & Flashbutt Welders highly desirable.  

• High Risk Licences – Forklift, EWP, Dogging, Rigging or Crane, C6 non slew crane 
• HR Truck Drivers Licence 
• Current Rail Industry Worker card 
• Previous boilermaker experience preferred but not essential

What’s in it for you.

 
We’re about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee. We reward and support our people in so many ways. This starts with being flexible about how different people like to work. From generous leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs sit at the heart of our employee benefits. want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and other minority groups are encouraged to apply.