Rail Freight Operator Trainee: Hands-On Training

Subscribe To Job Alerts; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring programs

Growth opportunities

Health discounts

Parental leave

Job summary

Aurizon Bulk is offering entry-level Trainee Freight Operator positions at our Cloncurry depot. The role involves training in loading/unloading, operating heavy lift machinery and inspecting rolling stock to ensure safe, efficient operations.

You will work day and night shifts (up to 12 hours) including weekends, and a C Class Drivers Licence is mandatory. High Risk Forklift Licence is desirable; a strong safety focus and mechanical aptitude are essential.

Qualifications

• C Class Drivers Licence (mandatory)
• High Risk Forklift Licence (desired)
• Strong commitment to safety
• Mechanical aptitude
• Strong problem solving and communication skills
• A willingness to work day & night shift (up to 12hr shifts) and including weekend work as required

Responsibilities

• Undertake the theoretical and practical components of the training program
• Ensure that the loading and unloading of customer's products are carried out efficiently and safely
• Operate heavy lift machinery
• Inspect rollingstock for faults
• Rectify minor faults on rollingstock
• Conduct brake testing of trains
• Effectively communicate with other depot personnel face to face and via two-way radio
• Undertake shunting and marshalling of trains

Skills

Strong commitment to safety

Mechanical aptitude

Strong problem solving and commu­n n

Tools

Heavy lift machinery

Job description

Aurizon Bulk is offering entry-level Trainee Freight Operator positions at our Cloncurry depot. The role involves training in loading/unloading, operating heavy lift machinery and inspecting rolling stock to ensure safe, efficient operations.

You will work day and night shifts (up to 12 hours) including weekends, and a C Class Drivers Licence is mandatory. High Risk Forklift Licence is desirable; a strong safety focus and mechanical aptitude are essential.