Track Machine OperatorRoster: FIFO 2 weeks on / 1 week off Location: FIFO ex Perth or residential to Port Hedland Employment Type: Casual
About the Role
Join our dynamic rail resurfacing team as an 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)
• 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
• Experience maintaining and servicing track machines
• 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 scheduled and reactive maintenance to reduce machine downtime
• Operate advanced rail resurfacing equipment in accordance with safety standards
• Assist in multi-trade tasks and collaborate with maintenance crews
• Accurately document inspections, faults, and maintenance activities
• Conduct regular machinery checks and performance testing
• Diagnose issues and perform hands-on mechanical and electrical repairs
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and support urgent repair work
• 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 Rail is a 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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