Wagon Maintainer

Pacific National • Townsville City, Queensland • Posted June 25, 2026

About the Role

  • Permanent Full-Time opportunity based in Townsville
  • Training Provided
  • Safely Every Day — That’s Our Promise

    • Join Pacific National – Australia’s largest private rail freight operator

    Every day we transport millions of tonnes of critical freight around the country for our customers. We haul coal, intermodal containers, steel, and bulk commodities that keep Australia moving.

    An opportunity has presented itself for a hands-on, safety-focused Wagon Maintainer to join our team in Townsville.

    What You’ll Do

    Hands-on wagon maintenance supporting safe and reliable rail operations.

    Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will:

  • Perform scheduled and unscheduled wagon maintenance, inspections, and repairs
  • Respond to breakdowns, faults, and emergency recovery work
  • Carry out heating, cutting and welding activities
  • Conduct mechanical and electrical fault-finding and testing
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