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Resurfacing Track Machine Operator/Maintainer

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🇦🇺 Newcastle, New south wales, Australia
Posted 12 May 2026

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Our BusinessSwietelsky Rail Australia (SRA) is a leading railway infrastructure maintenance company specialising in the use of mechanised plant and track machines to ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of rail networks. We operate and maintain a variety of Plasser & Theurer track machines and other rail plant including Ballast Cleaners, Material Handling Wagons, Tampers, Regulators and Flash Butt Welding Machines. We are an accredited Rail Transport Operator (RTO) with ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certifications. SRA is a certified Family Inclusive Workplace that values Family, Integrity, Respect and Excellence. We are currently seeking an experienced Track Machine Operator/Maintainer to join our plant maintenance and operations team.The Operators and Maintainers duties may include: 
  • Repairing, calibration and operation of a variety of Plasser and Theurer On Track Machine (OTMs)
  • Have a good understanding of general hydraulics, pneumatics, electrics and control systems
  • Be able to navigate and read simple hydraulic and electrical schematics
  • Carry out regular preventative & corrective maintenance, repairs and major overhaul works to ensure maximum equipment availability
  • Perform tasks safely in accordance Swietelsky and the WH&S Act requirements
  • Work effectively and efficiently on major maintenance and construction projects
  • Work independently and as part of a team in both operations and maintenance activities

Essential Criteria:
  • Be willing and able to adapt and learn new skills to keep up with evolving technologies and procedures
  • Strong commitment to safety & Zero Harm
  • Good communication skills
  • Valid C Class Clean Drivers Licence
  • Ability to work cohesively in a small team
  • Ability to work weekends and nights if required
  • Ability to travel/work away from home when required 
  • Ability to pass pre-employment checks including CAT1 rail medical is a must

Desirable Criteria:
  • Mechanical or Electrical trade base
  • Experience with WIN ALC
  • Experience operating 09-3XD and 08 Unimat tampers
  • Experience with RM80 and RM95 ballast cleaners
  • Experience with MFS and MFC material handling wagons
  • Experience operating SSP 303 and 302 regulators
  • Experience with track geometry and manual measuring of track
  • Exposure to Railway/mining shutdown work environments

Additional informationThe position will be based out of our Telarah office with travel required for projects, predominantly within the Hunter Valley ARTC rail network and other areas across regional NSW area and interstate as necessary.The position will be subject to SRA employment conditions and supporting conditions in accordance with the Rail Industry Award.Employee benefits at SRA include:·         Experience a supportive work environment that puts family first, always.·         Flexible work environment·         Investment in your professional development and future career pathways·         CHECK5 wellbeing and performance program·         Access to novated lease program·         Gym membership reimbursement and access to Fitness Passport·         5 days “Balance Break” wellbeing leave per year.·         12 weeks paid parental leave.·         Investment in your professional development and future career pathways·         1 day volunteer leave per year for charity or not for profit event.·         Exceptional EAP facility covering your entire family.SRA is offering substantial financial support to relocate ideal candidates to Australia, for a nominated visa sponsorship term of 2, 3 or 4 years. This includes:·         Flights for you and your family at the start and end of your tenure·         Relocation allowance·         Up to 30 days settling in accommodation costs·         Basic medical insurance·         Work-related education costs·         International student fees for your child/ren·         Transport of household effects costs (arriving and departing Australia)·         Ability to travel home in emergencies·         Option for Permanent ResidencyHow to ApplySimply provide a copy of your current CV, and a cover letter addressing your motivation to apply.

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LocationNewcastle, New south wales, Australia
Posted12 May 2026
SalaryNot specified
SponsorshipVisa Sponsored ✓
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Manufacturing and Logistics

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