About this opportunity

Yarra Trams requires the services of a suitably qualified and experienced Electrical fitter to perform tram maintenance and servicing tasks, ensuring the optimum availability of trams to service the Melbourne public. The role will be located at the Southbank depot and is a great opportunity for a trade qualified and experienced Electrical Fitter to actively assist our Rolling Stock Maintenance teams in performing tram servicing, fault finding and repairs, component exchange and preventative maintenance.

Reporting to the Fleet Manager, Maintenance and working on a 7 day per week rotating roster, the role involves:

• Performing maintenance tasks of a reactive and preventative nature as allocated by the supervisor;
• Identifying non base trade related faults during inspection activities and depot servicing, and advising supervisor so that appropriate resources can be allocated;
• Documenting and signing off all tasks performed in accordance with the processes described in the Management system;
• Providing advice on trade related issues as required;

About you

To be successful in this opportunity, you will have:

• Completed an apprenticeship as an electrician or other acceptable trade;
• Availability to work on a 7 day per week rotating roster, including day, afternoon, night, weekend and public holiday shifts;
• Experience in providing technical advice (Knowledge sharing) to other tradesmen;
• Experience overseeing the work of junior Staff (including apprentices);
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
• An awareness and understanding of the OH&S and environmental risks that pertain to this role;
• A current Victorian Drivers Licence;
• Previous experience in a similar rolling stock maintenance environment is advantageous.

Application close: 19 October 2023