Expression Of Interest - Trainee Freight Operator

Location: Picton, Collie, Bunbury

Remuneration/Benefit: Attractive Salary as per Enterprise Agreement

• Career Advancement Opportunity
• Australia's Largest Rail Freight Operator
• Entry Level Traineeship - Obtain a Nationally Recognised Qualification

We are currently seeking Expression of Interest applications from local candidates who reside in Bunbury area. We are looking to engage candidates who display superior teamwork skills, flexibility, a higher level of safety awareness and excellent customer service skills. Female and Indigenous local candidates are encouraged to apply.

About the role:

• Undertake the theoretical and practical components of the training program.
• Ensure that the loading and unloading of customer's products are carried out efficiently and safely.
• Inspect rollingstock for faults.
• Rectify minor faults on rollingstock.
• Conduct brake testing of trains.
• Effectively communicate with other depot personnel face to face and via two-way radio.
• Undertake shunting and marshalling of trains.

 About you: 

• C Class Drivers Licence (mandatory).
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• A willingness to work day & night shift (up to 12-hr shifts) and including weekend work as required.

As a part of the company's recruitment and selection process, shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake psychometric testing, criminal history check and successfully pass a pre-employment health assessment that will involve drug and alcohol screening.

What we offer you:             

At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities.

Some of our benefits include:

• Development and growth opportunities.
• Access to mentoring and development programs.
• Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
• Parental leave program and super booster.

About Aurizon.

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Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail Freight Operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.

Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture.

At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.

To learn about us and our company values, please visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers