Full-time Permanent
The Bowen Rail Company is Queensland’s next-generation rail business, created to transport Queensland’s high-quality resources for export to the world.
As our name suggests, the business is head-quartered in Bowen, North Queensland, drawing on the highly skilled rail and resources sector expertise that resides in our region. We have an experienced leadership team and are committed to providing employment opportunities in Bowen for suitable candidates.
Bowen Rail Company is seeking an R02 Driver Under Instruction to join our team in Bowen. As an RO2 Driver Under Instruction, at a minimum, you will have completed your practical training in traction, Safeworking, and all classroom components of Certificate IV in Train Driving. In this role, you will continue your training and development and undertake your duties and responsibilities Under Instruction by experienced and qualified train drivers.
Key Accountabilities:
- Safety Leadership: Set the standard for safety at BRC. Demonstrate visible safety leadership in line with the BRC values.
- Work towards completing Cert IV in Train Driving (TLI42622).
- Undertake and complete BRC enterprise-required training. Maintain currency of enterprise-required training.
- Perform the role of Driver Under Instruction, where you will be supported by a qualified and experienced train driver to embed your training, skills, and knowledge and broaden your experience in all aspects of rail operations.
- When not on trains, you will undertake general operational tasks, including provisioning of trains, cab and car cleaning duties and office-based duties, or any other duties as requested by Operations Supervisors, to support your general knowledge of the Rail Industry.
- Accurately complete and process training /workplace/logbook documentation as required.
- Communicate with BRC Supervisors and trainers any issues identified in a proactive and timely manner, this includes reporting incidents.
Should you ASPIRE to join our team, you will bring:
- SARC Safely Access the Rail Corridor (Nationally Accredited)
- Traction
- Completed classroom competencies of TLI42622 Cert IV Train Driving
- Current Open ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence
- Work rotating 24/7 day/night shifts away from your home depot location.
- Ability to work toward and complete Cert IV in Train Driving (TLI42622) within the required timeframe.
- Prior exposure to working within a safety critical environment.
- Basic knowledge of Rail Operations.
What We Can Offer:
- The opportunity of a lifetime to support new rail business in Queensland
- A company that invests in you and your career development
- Competitive remuneration package including remote area housing salary sacrifice
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Work/Life harmony to enjoy your leisure time surrounded by the beautiful Whitsundays
Please note that pre-employment screening applies to this position which includes psychometric assessment, pre-employment medical, qualifications and reference checking.
Please APPLY NOW and submit your application to our careers site
Applications close: 15th of May 2024