Trainee Locomotive Driver: Earn While You Learn – Rail Freight

Pacific National; North Arm Cove; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Novated Leasing

Fitness Passport

Purchase leave program

Access to EAP program

Job summary

Pacific National in New South Wales is hiring a Trainee Locomotive Driver to begin a rewarding career in rail while you complete a structured traineeship process. You will earn a competitive income as you learn to operate locomotives and trains under supervision.

You will rotate through practical and theory training, participate in safety-focused procedures, and work a 24/7 roster including travel away from home when required. A C Class Licence is required and prior shift-work exposure is valued.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safety and safe work practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer literacy and confidence with technology.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Flexibility to work a highly variable roster including shift work.
• Capacity to stay away from home as required.
• A current unrestricted C Class Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop the skills to safely operate locomotives and trains through a traineeship.
• Complete a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Train Driving through an accelerated program.
• Undertake practical and theoretical training in locomotive operations.
• Learn to prepare, manage and operate locomotives and trains safely and efficiently.
• Follow operational procedures and safety standards.
• Work as part of a train crew supporting freight services.
• Participate in competency-based assessments and ongoing development.
• Work a rotating 24/7 roster including nights, weekends and public holidays.
• Travel and stay away from home when required.

Skills

Safety

Teamwork

Communication

Basic IT literacy

Willingness to learn

Roster flexibility

Away from home

C Class licence

Job description

Pacific National in New South Wales is hiring a Trainee Locomotive Driver to begin a rewarding career in rail while you complete a structured traineeship process. You will earn a competitive income as you learn to operate locomotives and trains under supervision.

You will rotate through practical and theory training, participate in safety-focused procedures, and work a 24/7 roster including travel away from home when required. A C Class Licence is required and prior shift-work exposure is valued.