At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair locomotives to ensure safety and reliability.
- Company: Join Pacific National, a leader in rail transport with a focus on teamwork.
- Benefits: Enjoy paid parental leave, fitness programs, and flexible leave options.
- Other info: Work in a supportive environment that values inclusivity and safety.
- Why this job: Be part of a vital team ensuring trains run safely and efficiently.
- Qualifications: Trade qualification in Electrical or Mechanical and maintenance experience required.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 $ per year.
About the Role
Pacific National is seeking skilled and safety‑focused Locomotive Maintainers to join our Locomotive Asset Reliability team in Nebo QLD.
In this essential role, you will carry out maintenance, diagnostics, inspections and repairs on locomotives to ensure they are safe, reliable and fit for service.
You’ll work across mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems, supporting both planned and reactive maintenance activities in a fast‑paced, safety‑critical environment.
- What you’ll be doing
- Perform scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance, running repairs and component changeouts.
- Conduct detailed inspections on traction motors, compressors, braking systems, pantographs and other major locomotive components.
- Use diagnostic software, schematics and testing equipment to fault‑find and isolate issues.
- Complete functional testing and certify locomotives as ready for service.
- Maintain accurate work orders, defect codes and job history within the Pacific National CMMS.
- Follow all WHS, rail safety, isolation and safe‑working procedures at all times.
- Work collaboratively with operations, planning, engineering and stores to support fleet availability.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities and contribute to technical knowledge sharing.
- What you’ll bring
- Trade qualification: Electrical or Mechanical (Cert III or equivalent).
- Experience in locomotive or heavy industrial/mobile equipment maintenance.
- Strong diagnostic capability using laptop tools, schematics and measurement equipment.
- Experience with scheduled exams, running repairs and component replacements.
- Ability to work safely in a shift‑based, industrial environment.
- Effective communication skills for handovers, escalation and reporting.
- CMMS experience desirable;
- Relevant locomotive platform experience highly regarded.
- Strong safety mindset and attention to quality standards.
Why join us?
At Pacific National we value the contribution of each team member. Our values underpin our commitment to create an inclusive culture where everyone is accepted.
Some of the benefits we offer are
- Paid parental leave
- Novated Leasing
- Fitness Passport
- Purchase leave program
- Access to EAP program through Sonder
We live by our Values: Make it Simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own It – helping us build strong connections and do our best work every day.
Ready to deliver what matters?
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Locomotive Maintenance Opportunities employer: Pacific National
Pacific National is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the Sydney Freight Terminal where safety and efficiency are paramount. With a strong commitment to employee growth, our inclusive culture fosters collaboration and innovation, supported by benefits such as paid parental leave and fitness programs. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and prioritises a positive workplace culture while keeping Australia moving.
