Heavy Diesel Fitter

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Benefits

• Major Project Exposure
• Global Organisation
• Strong Culture, Inclusive and Support Environment
• Strong Leadership

Your new company

Acciona Rail has a long-standing reputation as the leading rail and infrastructure contractor in Australia, providing construction services for major rail projects Australia-wide.

Our Victorian teams are currently involved in major infrastructure projects for both the public and private sectors including Victoria’s flagship level crossing removals, upgrades to the regional rail network and multiple upgrades to sections of Melbourne’s extensive tram network. 

As the leading rail infrastructure contractor in Australia we have deep local roots operating under strong Australian leadership with a highly capable domestic workforce and a thorough understanding of the local market. 

The Opportunity:

The Heavy Diesel Fitter reports to the Plant Manager and is responsible for carrying out maintenance, repairs, and inspections on rail plant and heavy diesel equipment across the business, including on-track machinery and associated assets.

The Heavy Diesel Fitter will work across both workshop and site environments, performing fault finding, component change-outs, and servicing to ensure all plant & equipment is safe, compliant, and available for operations.

The Heavy Diesel Fitter plays a key role in minimising downtime while ensuring strict adherence to safety, compliance, and operational requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Service all plant and equipment in accordance with OEM specifications and industry standards
• Ensure all plant and equipment is clean, serviceable, and ready for deployment to sites
• Conduct planned maintenance, breakdown repairs and fault finding on various rail and earthmoving plant and equipment, on-track machines (e.g. tampers, hi-rail vehicles, ballast regulators where applicable) including Heavy diesel support equipment and small tools as required
• Perform component change-outs (e.g. hydraulic pumps, cylinders, engines, transmissions, braking components)
• Diagnose and repair faults across Hydraulic systems, Mechanical systems, Drivetrain and rail interface systems
• Record all servicing, repairs and maintenance activities and ensure accurate reporting within maintenance systems (e.g. LinkedSite or equivalent), review and action Daily Plant Inspections (DPIs), ensuring defects are prioritised and rectified
• Maintain appropriate stock levels of critical spare parts to support both planned works and urgent breakdown

• Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology / Engineering (Mechanical) or equivalent
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience as a Heavy Diesel Fitter working on heavy plant and equipment
• Demonstrated experience in fault finding, diagnostics, and breakdown repairs in both workshop and field environments
• Proven experience performing component change-outs and major repairs (e.g. engines, transmissions, hydraulics)
• Construction Induction (White Card)
• Current Driver Licence – Minimum MR (HR preferred)
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic, mechanical and drivetrain systems
• Ability to diagnose faults and determine root cause