Start Date: ASAP Roster: FIFO roster 8:6 from Perth to Pilbara Team: Rerail Team 4 Rates: Subject to experience and aligned with the current industry award Employment Type: Casual to Permanent About the Role: As an HD Fitter, you will support rerail and rail recovery operations, maintaining heavy diesel and rail equipment essential to keeping rail networks operational. This role includes fault finding, preventative maintenance, and repairs across a range of heavy mobile and rail machinery. You will work closely with an experienced team in both field-based and rail maintenance environments, gaining exposure to specialist rail equipment and ongoing training opportunities. Duties & Responsibilities Maintain and service heavy diesel and rail maintenance equipment Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults Perform breakdown repairs during rail operations Conduct planned servicing and preventative maintenance Maintain loaders, excavators, rail equipment, and LV's Complete service records, maintenance logs, and reports Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments Support rerail operations and field-based maintenance Ensure tools and equipment remain in safe working order Communicate maintenance issues to supervisors Skills & Experience Only candidates with the following will be considered: Trade Qualification: Heavy Diesel Fitter / Plant Mechanic (AUS/NZ recognised) Construction Induction Card (White Card) C Class Driver’s Licence (HR highly regarded) Current First Aid, CPR or Fire Attack training Full Australian Working rights - WA Based! Experience working on heavy mobile plant and diesel equipment Strong mechanical and hydraulic fault-finding ability Ability to pass rail medical and ongoing drug & alcohol screening Strong commitment to safety and teamwork Basic computer skills for maintenance reporting and records Highly regarded (not essential): Off Road / All Terrain 4WD course Rail or rerail experience Benefits & Perks Immediate start available (ASAP mobilisation) Stable FIFO 8:6 roster ex Perth Career development with Cert II & III in Rail Infrastructure Training in Flashbutt Welding (TLIW0006), Aluminothermic Welding (TLIW3015) High-risk licences: Dogging, Rigging, Crane Ops, Road/Rail Vehicles Mentoring from industry experts in mobile flashbutt systems Access to one of Australia’s largest specialist rail fleets Supportive, people-first culture that values your growth Opportunity for permanent employment Looking to take the next step in your career? Click "APPLY" now and join a team that backs your growth. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted quickly for a confidential chat. About Us: Cat5 Rail is a 100% Australian-owned family business with over 16 years of experience delivering high-quality rail services in the Pilbara region. Our long-standing local presence ensures a deep understanding of the region's unique requirements and challenges, providing our clients with a reliable and trusted partner . We support our valued team with one of the largest specialist rail plant fleets in the country and state-of-the-art workshop facilities in Port Hedland and Perth, ensuring the highest quality work is delivered safely and on time .
