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SalaryWe have an exciting opportunity for a Trackworker to join our Ayr based Track team, who look after the track maintenance around Ayr and beyond.
What Queensland Rail has to offer
- Potential earnings of $85,000 plus 12.75% superannuation - including penalties
- 9-day fortnight (Mon-Fri, Mon-Thurs), 0700 to 1600 year round
- Travel within roster on paid work time including expenses & accommodation
- Paid training and ongoing support including Cert II in Rail Infrastructure
- All PPE & tools supplied
About the role
As a Trackworker you will be responsible for performing heavy manual labour duties including replacing railway sleepers and a variety of other track maintenance tasks. This position is constantly in the field so you must be able to work in challenging weather conditions and high temperatures.
In this role you will:
- Assist in the repair and maintenance of the railway track
- Perform outdoor labouring duties throughout the region (including flood repair and other emergency work)
- Ensure all work is carried out safely and efficiently
- Recent experience in a manual handling, labouring or TA type role
- Ability to pass cognitive & psychomotor testing for associated rail qualifications
- HC truck licence & excavator ticket advantageous
- Demonstrated commitment to safety
- Must have capacity to travel and work within regional Queensland
- Must have the flexibility to work some overtime and weekends when required
For more details please click here to view the full
Please apply to Labourer / Trackworker - Ayr (7254) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Monday 04th of March 2024.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CURRENT QUEENSLAND RAIL EMPLOYEES:
You must apply for vacancies via the internal People Connect solution - Click for more information
External applicants applying for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, pre-employment health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
Queensland Rail is committed to a diverse workforce that is reflective of the customers and communities we serve.
We are inclusive, collaborative, respectful, and value our differences. We are 1TEAM, where everyone belongs.
If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Nancy Sanday via the phone number or email below.
To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Nancy Sanday with your specific enquiry on nancy.sanday@qr.com.au. Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.
