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🥝 Locomotive Maintainer

Pacific National | Kooragang, Australia | Posted June 15, 2026

Job Description

About the Role

 

Pacific National is seeking skilled and safety‑focused Locomotive Maintainers to join our Asset Reliability team in Newcastle. In this essential role, you will carry out maintenance, diagnostics, inspections and repairs on diesel-electric locomotives to ensure they are safe, reliable and fit for service. 

You’ll work across mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems, supporting both planned and reactive maintenance activities in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment. 

What you’ll be doing 

  • Perform scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance, running repairs and component change-outs. 
  • Conduct detailed inspections on traction motors, compressors, braking systems and other major locomotive components. 
  • Use OEM diagnostic software, schematics and testing equipment to fault-find and isolate issues. 
  • Complete function testing and certify locomotives as ready for service. 
  • Maintain accura...
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