Trainee Freight Operator

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

Job Description

• 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

About the Employer

Aurizon Bulk has a number of new and exciting entry level opportunity at our Cloncurry depot as a Trainee Freight Operator.

Aurizon are committed to growing business in Regional Queensland and will be looking to utilise local talent to fill these opportunities., Aurizon is Australia's largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.

About the Candidate

• 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

Work Environment

As a part of the company's recruitment and selection process, shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake psychometric testing, traffic history check and successfully pass a pre-employment health assessment that will involve drug and alcohol screening.

What we offer you:

At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities.

Some of our benefits include:

• Development and growth opportunities.
• Access to mentoring and development programs.
• Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
• Parental leave program and super booster.