Rail Operator

Overview

Position Description : Rail Operator PD

We have the opportunity for a Rail Operator to join our team based in Invercargill.

Check out what it's like to work as a Rail Operator at KiwiRail — it's time to join us!

Responsibilities

Perform shunting duties : link and unlink wagons, direct train drivers when coupling wagons and locomotives, and place wagons into customer sidings (railway parking tracks).

Conduct safety checks to ensure all vehicles in the train are in a fit state to commence the journey.

Work in a small team and communicate via radio; clear communication skills are essential.

What you will bring (Skills)

You'll be a team player that enjoys the challenge of a physical role while working outdoors.

This role involves some heavy manual handling and a reasonable amount of walking.

You'll be working on a 24 / 7 rotating roster, so previous experience working shifts is advantageous, along with experience working outdoors in all-weather conditions.

You could come from any background, as long as you have had exposure to physical labour where Health & Safety was at the core of what you did

Health & Safety is critical in our organisation, so you will need to have a strong safety focus and genuinely care about the well-being of your team and yourself at all times

Teamwork is second nature to you, and you can easily communicate and build rapport with people from all walks of life

Full NZ Drivers Licence and own transport

What's in it for you

A competitive hourly rate of $

• time and a half Saturdays & double time Sundays

5 weeks annual leave

Uniform provided

Extensive support and ongoing training

Enjoy our Scenic trains and Interislander with discounted travel privileges

Access to discounted health insurance & holiday houses across NZ as part of our Staff Welfare Trust

KiwiRail will support your development if you are willing to expose yourself to the opportunities and you are keen to learn and grow with us.

The more experience in the yard you gain the more opportunities open up to you with pay increases and with job progression opportunities.

Your training is universally recognised.

Ra aukati | Application Close : Monday 17th November unless filled sooner

Important Notice : All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.

Due to Immigration Regulations, we are currently only accepting applications from candidates residing within New Zealand as New Zealand Residents or as Citizens for this role.

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