Trainee Locomotive Engineer - Kawerau
An exciting time to join the rail industry!
Summary about this job
Rail & Maritime Transport
Company: KiwiRail
Location: Bay of Plenty
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +64-9-359-7246
Fax: +64-4-901-5407
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Trainee - Locomotive Engineer
Do you want to be a part of a true New Zealand icon?
Everyday our Freight Locomotive Engineers (Train Drivers) move New Zealand's goods safely and efficiently throughout the country, removing over 1 million truck movements from our roads. If you want to join a great team driving our Freight Trains, then this is your opportunity.
Your role:
You will hold the overall responsibility for the safe operation of the locomotive, and the delivery of rail freight between terminals to meet our customer needs. Managing and operating the locomotive safely and efficiently to ensure operating procedures are followed at all times. You'll inspect trains and perform examination tests to ensure all equipment and loads meet the requirements for the journey.
As well as operational responsibilities you will manage all required documentation to ensure possession of correct work-orders, relevant bulletins and dangerous goods documentation are correct and up to date to reflect your journey.
Your skills:
You'll need to be customer focused, comfortable with following robust rules and instructions as we operate to achieve a zero harm policy, and be able to retain detailed information to a high level.
Key requirements include:
- Full clean Class 1 Driver's Licence.
- Working nights, weekends and public holidays over a 24/7 pre-planned roster.
- Being able to adapt to a changing environment within a safety critical setting.
- The ability to meet industry medical standards, including drug testing
- Computer skills and confidence with documentation is essential.
Your benefits:
- Competitive compensation package!
- 5 weeks of annual leave.
- Discounted insurance and holiday homes.
- Travel priveleges.
- Full training provided.
If you are looking for job security with a growing company that is the back bone of New Zealand then what are you waiting for apply today!