Locomotive/ Train Drivers
GWA is currently seeking for Train/Locomotive drivers in the Broadmeadow area. If you are interested and fit the criteria in this ad, please apply!
Summary about this job
Rail & Maritime Transport
Company: Genesee Wyoming Australia
Location: Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter
Work type: Full Time
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-7-9182-4281
Fax: +61-2-1674-2542
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Detail information about job Locomotive/ Train Drivers. Terms and conditions vacancy
*Freightliner (a Genesee & Wyoming Company) are searching for Full-Time Qualified Drivers to join our team based in Broadmeadow *
* July/August 2018 start *
- Competitive salary and conditions;
- Based in Broadmeadow;
- Shift work based role.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for Full Time Qualified drivers to join our Broadmeadow team on a permanent basis to commence in late July/August this year. The core purpose of the role is to operate locomotives and provide operational support to ensure the safe and efficient working on the intermodal trains. We are looking for quality candidates who possess a can-do attitude and demonstrate a high level of passion and dedication for driving trains.
Responsibilities:
- Operate locomotives in a safe and efficient manner.
- Carry out shunting at yards, depots and sidings and carry out the examination of trains, including the conducting of brake and continuity tests.
- Carry out preparation, stabling, turning and assembling of locomotives.
- Carry out minor running repairs and card vehicles for attention and carry out trip servicing of locomotives and railcars.
- Carry out roll-by inspections and pilot locomotives, railcars and trains as required.
- Correct and reset minor on-road faults and diagnose and liaise with specialist staff for major on-road faults and failures.
- Prepare reports in relation to locomotive/vehicle/wagon defects, accidents, incidents and irregularities.
- Operate, in accordance with correct procedures, all communications equipment and prepare documentation associated with the operation of the train.
- Drive motor vehicles.
ABOUT YOU
You will be part of the train crew servicing our Broadmeadow operations. You will work on highly technologically advanced locomotives and rolling stock, and will play a key role in the ongoing success of the operation. Ideally you would have route experience from Wee Waa to Broadmeadow and Broadmeadow to Port Botany.
This is a 24/7 operation, therefore you must be willing to undertake shift work, work on weekends and public holidays as part of a 24/7 roster. On average, you will be working around 38 hours per week. At various times you may be required to work away from your home depot, either barracks working or in a temporary transfer capacity.
To be successful you must possess:
- Locomotive Driver qualifications;
- Recent practical experience working on diesel locomotives;
- A basic working knowledge of safe-working procedures in a railway environment;
- A current unrestricted motor vehicle drivers licence;
- A strong commitment to following rules and operating safely
- A willingness to be part of a team.
- A positive outlook and enthusiastic attitude;
- A high level of concentration
- Current NSW safe working qualification
- Qualification in Train Orders for the network (desirable);
HOW TO APPLY
Please attach a copy of your Resume to your application.
It is imperative that you attach your Certificate 4 in Rail Operations (must be from a reputable RTO or direct from your employer) as well as a copy of your company transcript displaying that you are CURRENT in your NSW safe working rules. We won't unfortunately be able to progress through with your application without these qualifications/documents.
If you have a great rail safety record and would like to work for a progressive and innovative rail operator, we would love to hear from you.
Applications close shortly.
For further enquiries please call
Ben Cribb, Operations Manager Newcastle, on 0418 841 460
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