Train Driver (Charleville, Qld, Australia)

2023 foresees tremendous growth in the rail cart and transportation industry, with our client being awarded various contracts for the transit of cattle and grain corp through the north, central and south coasts of Queensland, Australia. Providing stability, variety and security for those wishing to establish themselves in sunny Queensland (Australia) with a people-first organisation. Multiple locations are available * Rockhampton, Cloncurry, Mackay, Fisherman Islands * Toowoomba, Warwick, Goondiwindi, * Charleville, Gladstone, Emerald, Townsville and Hughenden.

2023 foresees tremendous growth in the rail cart and transportation industry, with our client being awarded various contracts for the transit of cattle and grain corp through the north, central and south coasts of Queensland, Australia. Providing stability, variety and security for those wishing to establish themselves in sunny Queensland (Australia) with a people-first organisation.

Multiple locations are available

• Rockhampton, Cloncurry, Mackay, Fisherman Islands
• Toowoomba, Warwick, Goondiwindi,
• Charleville, Gladstone, Emerald, Townsville and Hughenden.

Client Details

Operating since 1983, our client is a single-source transportation and supply chain company that partners with and services various organisations across North America and Australia.

Motivated by their people, their client values support career growth within. They are committed to harvesting and supporting their people's career goals and ambitions while providing exceptional customer and delivery service time and time again.

Description

As a Level 3 train Driver, your responsibilities will include the following:

• Maintain and hold a relevant State Safe Working/Track Access Permit (SARC)
• Drive shunting locomotives, with or without locomotive remote control
• Undergo On and Off job tuition and training in locomotive and train management, including route knowledge
• Locomotive and vehicle provisioning, including daily locomotive checks
• Clerical - Complete any relevant paperwork required.
• Operating locomotives, including line haul, train inspections, air test, shunting and marshalling in all locations with or without distributive power, remote control and inclusive of driver-only operation
• Examining and certifying trains as ready for departure
• Promote operational performance

The position offered is permanent full-time, 40 hours per week. Rosters are serviced 24/7. Accommodation will be provided for overnight transit.

Profile

About you:

• Certificate IV in Train Driving
• Possess a minimum of 18 months of experience driving
• Safety focus - ability to determine risk and act and respond safely
• Team player - you enjoy interacting and collaborating with others
• Flexible - able to work on a rostered basis, full-time hours - 40 hours per week

To be considered for this role, you will need to undergo a CAT 1 Rail Medical, including a D&A test and provide certification of experience with your application.

New Zealand-trained and experienced train drivers are welcome to apply!

Job Offer

If you're seeking to invest your career with an organisation that cares and values individual growth, this opportunity is one to be considered!

• Relocation packages will be offered to those wishing to relocate nationally and from New Zealand
• LAFA (Living away from home) allowance is provided for long-haul trips
• Initial training and onboarding are held in Toowoomba - accommodation covered
• Career development pathways for professional growth
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

If you would like more information on the opportunity, please email GroupInterviews@adecco.com.au

We will be reviewing applications daily, so do not delay!