Get your career on track, supporting a rollingstock solutions success story. If you are looking for a new challenge then we would like to talk to you!
Who we are
We’re proud to be Australia’s only domestic manufacturer of rail wagons, and the country’s number-one provider of rolling stock solutions for the rail industry. But what we’re most proud of are
our people, and what they bring to the Rail First Asset Management team every day.
What you’ll do
As a Diesel Mechanic you will be primarily accountable for:
·Maintenance and technical support for locomotives both in our workshop and the field.
·Maintaining, servicing, repairing, testing and commissioning of locomotives.
·Carry out fault analysis within the locomotive systems.
·Implement cost effective corrective solutions based on sound failure analysis techniques.
·Maintain maintenance program records in accordance with our Rail Safety Management System requirements and relevant Engineering Standards.
What you’ll bring
As a successful applicant the skills and experience required for this position are:
·Diesel Mechanic Trade Certificate
·Previous experience on locomotives, freight maintenance or service activities is preferred but not essential
·Working experience within a heavy maintenance environment
·Strong previous experience and ability to fault find and utilise trouble shooting skills
·Safety focused
·Certified competency as a forklift operator, overhead crane driver and/or welder would be
advantageous but not essential
·Ability to work unsupervised and be a hands-on team player
·Exceptional customer service skills
·Proven ability to organise and prioritise tasks, be flexible and resourceful, proactive, and
professional in a manner using a high degree of initiative and strong communication skills
·Ensure commitment to a safe workplace and promote an excellent teamwork attitude
You’ll live and breathe our core values of Safety, Trust, Achievement and Care and
thrive on being part of our team-based culture where your voice is always heard
and your contribution matters.
Why join Rail First?
Whatever your role at Rail First, we will support you to develop, grow and contribute to our Australian success story. Here are some other things we hope you’ll love about working with us:
Ready to get your career on track?
Visit our website to find out more about us. To apply for the role, please submit your resume and cover letter online.

Rail First Asset Management is Australia’s leading provider of tailored rail locomotive and rolling stock leasing, maintenance, repair, acquisition, build / rebuild solutions for rail operators, shippers, logistics providers supporting complex supply chains.
Rail First supports customers with:
Leasing of Locomotives and Wagons:
With one of the largest rail fleets in the country, we offer tailored lease options to support a wide range of intermodal, agricultural, and bulk mineral transportation needs.
Buying or Building New Wagons or Locomotives:
We also offer a unique “Purchase to Lease / Build to Lease”, which gives customers access to new equipment while maintaining all of the flexibility and cash advantages of a lease.
Rollingstock Maintenance:
Rail First provides servicing, maintenance, painting, and overhaul services across all wagon and locomotive types.
Crew Van Overhaul and Rebuild:
We provide unique building and major overhaul capabilities for crew vans servicing the requirements of Australia’s long haul interstate network.
Wagon Construction:
Rail First is proud to be the only domestic manufacturer of intermodal equipment in Australia. We can build 40’ and 60’ skeletal and 48’ well wagons to meet your needs.
Our sites are strategically located in Adelaide, Sydney and Regional NSW on the rail network in Australia. We are continually expanding the scope of our leasing solutions and our service and workshop facility footprint nationally.
Rail First Asset Management has been in operation since the privatisation of the rail industry in the late 1990’s, originally as a subsidiary of the Sasser Family Holdings, Inc. (SFH) a 4th generation, family-owned transportation asset services company with experience dating back to 1928 in the USA.
The group is now owned by Amber Infrastructure Group and DIF Capital Partners, which also have significant experience globally in asset management, leasing and financing.