Track Rail Workers - Perth, Australia - McConnell Dowell

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    About the Business McConnell Dowell is a major engineering, construction, building and maintenance contractor operating in 23 locations throughout Australia, Asia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.

    Our vision is to be a leader in the delivery of infrastructure, building and resource solutions.

    Our mission is to create opportunities for personal and professional development and create a positive outcome for our organisations whilst optimising the positive legacy for the communities with whom we engage.
    We equip, inspire and empower our people to be their very best, to learn through experience, and to help us reach the highest standards across all areas of the business.

    About the Project The Midland Station Cale Street Project is being delivered by the Midland Junction Alliance (MJA) comprising of Public Transport Authority of Western Australia (PTA), McConnell Dowell Pty Limited (MCD), Georgiou Group Pty Limited, BG&E and Arcadis is an alliance that is committed to delivering the Midland Station (Cale Street) Project (MSCS) and associated works in a collaborative way to ensure exceptional results.

    With McConnell Dowell as the principal contractor the Midland Station project is a Design and Construct project including but not limited to the following scope;
  • A new train station
  • A new actively protected at-grade level crossing
  • A Multi storey car park
  • A bus station
  • A new rail track alignment including mixed and dual gauge infrastructure
  • A new Overhead Line Equipment system and upgrade of the existing
  • A new signalling system and upgrades to the existing systems
  • A communications system backbone
  • Train Control System updates
  • Operations building, road and civil works, principal shared paths, drainage systems
  • The project will run until Q2 of 2026 and be built in multiple stages.

    About the Role MCD are currently recruiting for a Rail Track Works to join our team in Perth, Western Australia on a casual basis. Long term opportunities may exist for high performers as part of the wider Mcconell Dowell operational network.

    Forming part of the McConnel Dowell track construction team you will be;
  • Work under direction of the supervisor, following instructions at all times
  • Assist the team to deliver all works relating to rail construction projects
  • Ensure that all technical, safety procedures and contract specific requirements are followed and instructed by your supervisor
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment
  • Perform general track maintenance as required
  • Provided with the opportunity to learn, be upskilled and progress your career in the rail industry
  • About You

    To be successful in this role, the following is preferred;
  • Previous experience on rail construction projects
  • Demonstrate a positive attitude and effective communication skills
  • Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure
  • Trackwork and labouring experience
  • Current C class drivers licence
  • Welding and grinding (desirable)
  • Machine operating experience (desirable)
  • Hi-Rail Excavator certification (desirable)
  • MC/HR Licences (desirable)
  • Construction industry white card (desirable)
  • Rail Industry Worker (RIW) card (desirable)
  • PTA and Arc infrastructure track accreditation
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening
  • We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company.

    No agency applications will be accepted.