Qualified Train Driver -Bowmans

Qube; Bowmans; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym discounts

Health insurance

Volunteer leave

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Training opportunities

Job summary

Qube is seeking a Qualified Locomotive Driver to operate locomotives and run trains safely and efficiently at Bowmans, SA. The role requires adherence to QLRS rules and strong safety practices.

You will participate in training, mentor trainees, conduct inspections and support a just culture across the operation. This is a full-time, site-based position with development opportunities within Qube Logistics and ports operations.

Qualifications

• Clear and concise written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of safe working requirements on all routes, mainlines, terminals and sidings.
• Work collaboratively and harmoniously as a part of a team.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to work in a demanding environment.
• Must be fit for work with a good level of fitness and general health.

Responsibilities

• Fulfil train operations requirements in a timely, safe, efficient and punctual manner.
• Participate in training, briefing sessions and toolbox talks associated with safe and efficient train operations.
• Demonstrate and disseminate a positive safety culture throughout all levels of the business and operations.
• Comply with and promote the QLRS Safety Management System.
• Mentor and encourage training for trainee train drivers.
• Comply with procedures, work instructions, operating protocols and rules in order to deliver safe and efficient train operations.
• Ensure that the relevant persons are notified of all category A and B rail safety incidents in accordance with QLRS SMS.
• Mentor other train drivers and trainee train drivers in train handling and fuel conservation strategies.
• Conduct shunting and train inspections in accordance with company procedures and work instructions.
• Promote QLRS in all forums to raise the organisation's profile within industry.
• Encourage the process of a ‘just culture’ throughout the organisation

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Fitness for work

Rail safety knowledge

Education

TLI42615 Certificate IV in Train Driving

Certificate in Train Operations/AQF qualification

Job description

About us

Qube is Australia’s largest integrated provider of import and export logistics services and operates in over 200 locations across Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia with a workforce of around 11,000 employees.

Our purpose is to help our customers, communities, industries and people to Thrive through a relentless focus on our five priorities – Safety, Wellbeing, Planet, Opportunity and Performance. Our business is comprised of two core divisions: the Operating Division, and Qube’s 50 per cent interest in Patrick Terminals, Australia’s leading container terminal operator. The Operating Division comprises two business units: Qube Logistics and Infrastructure and Qube Ports and Bulk.

About the role

Position: Qualified Locomotive Driver

Location: Bowmans, SA

Status: Full time

The primary objective of the Train Driver position is to drive locomotives and operate trains safely and efficiently in accordance with QLRS, track access provider, regulator and siding owner rules and procedures.

Duties include:

• Fulfil train operations requirements in a timely, safe, efficient and punctual manner
• Participate in training, briefing sessions and toolbox talks associated with safe and efficient train operations
• Demonstrate and disseminate a positive safety culture throughout all levels of the business and operations
• Comply with and promote the QLRS Safety Management System
• Mentor and encourage training for trainee train drivers
• Comply with procedures, work instructions, operating protocols and rules in order to deliver safe and efficient train operations
• Ensure that the relevant persons are notified of all category A and B rail safety incidents in accordance with QLRS SMS
• Mentor other train drivers and trainee train drivers in train handling and fuel conservation strategies
• Conduct shunting and train inspections in accordance with company procedures and work instructions
• Promote QLRS in all forums to raise the organisation's profile within industry
• Encourage the process of a ‘just culture’ throughout the organisation

About You

• TLI42615 Certificate IV in Train Driving
• Certificate in train operations and relevant AQF qualification from the current training package
• Clear and concise written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of safe working requirements on all routes, mainlines, terminals and sidings.
• Work collaboratively and harmoniously as a part of a team
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to work in a demanding environment
• Must be fit for work with a good level of fitness and general health

Benefits

• Up to 50% off gyms, studios, active wear, healthy meals, supplements, recovery and more through the Qube Fit program.
• Discounted health insurance
• Special paid leave to participate in volunteering activities
• Unlimited access to employee assistance program delivered through Sonder
• Generous paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Ongoing learning, development, and training opportunities for employees

Qube recognises the value of an inclusive and diverse work environment. We take pride in the diversity of our people and encourage applications from people of all genders, ages and backgrounds. Our recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected on their unique strengths and characteristics.