Job Description

You crave a career that pushes you, where you'll meet challenges head on and you're guaranteed to grow.

You take health and safety as seriously as we do. You're passionate about being part of a team that delivers impactful health and safety outcomes so that everyone goes home safely every day.

In this role, you'll:

Be working as an integral part of a dynamic and supportive team involved in the delivery of installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead traction power equipment critical to keep Sydney moving.

You’ll ensure the safe and reliable operation of the electrical 1500Vdc and high and low voltage AC aerial lines. You’ll carry out both major periodic and regular routine maintenance, inspections, and corrective works.

These roles operate in multiple locations across the Sydney Trains Network, that may include, Clyde, Sydney CBD, Sydenham, Lawson, Blacktown, Wollongong, Glenfield, Hornsby, and Sutherland.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description here and information pack here

About you

You have a high level of safety awareness and always role model good safety behaviours. Your strong attention to detail, accuracy, ability to problem-solve, and technical knowledge and experience are impressive. You also have a head for heights!

You have an understanding and proficiency of all types of traction overhead line construction, associated accessories, plant and equipment as well as being able to read and interpret plans and specifications. You adapt to change well, enjoy embracing new technology and are willing to learn and share new ideas and skills.

You hold a Cert III in Distribution Overhead or ESI Rail Traction along with experience working in a construction or maintenance environment.

You hold a current full NSW Class C driver’s licence and feel at home driving large vehicles and/or UTE.

These are shift-based roles in a 24/7 environment, you will work as part of a team to support our network and as such will be required to work night shift, weekend work, overtime and on-call availability as well as living away from home if required.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers

This is an in-person, on-site role.

Apply today

Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday 8th March 2026

For more information about this role, please contact ISABEL.GOMES@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW

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