Main characteristics
- Location
- Bowen, Queensland
- Company
- Pacific National
- Employment type
- Full time
- Category
- Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics
Job summary
Locomotive DriverFull Time Permanent roleSeeking Drivers to join our fantastic Bowen, QLD team!Flexible 6-3 RosterProgress your career in an established business with successful operationsRelocation support options available for approved candidatesPacific National is committed to diversity in our workforce and encourages women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
The Opportunity
As a Locomotive Driver you will be reporting through to a Supervisor and be responsible for driving trains safely and conforming to current regulations as well as meeting daily operational train plans and schedules. You will also be required to liaise with customers, both internal and external, and train controllers to ensure that schedules are met.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Operating Pacific National Locomotives while adhering to safe working regulations and requirements of driver accreditation in a heavy haul operating environment.Liaising with Train Control regarding the operation of the train schedules and efficiencies; andProactively working towards and supporting the achievement of safety goalsProvisioning and preparing locomotives for train operations including checking and testing control systems as well as preparing relevant compliance documentationPerforming minor maintenance and being responsible for first level locomotive servicing and provisioning activities.
About You
To be successful in this role you will be currently accredited and fully qualified as a locomotive driver, preferably (but not essential) with RCS safe working qualifications, as well as possess an unrestricted Queensland Drivers Licence. ECP and/or Distributed Power experience also advantageous, while you will be able to work well within a team environment as well as autonomously at times.
You will also have:Proven locomotive driving experience as a Qualified Locomotive DriverCurrent Certificate 4 in Train DrivingHigh regard for safetyPositive and supportive attitude when working within a team environmentBasic level of computer literacyFocused on customer needs and supporting continuous improvementWillingness to undertake ongoing training and development activities is a must
About us
Pacific National (PN) is the largest provider of diversified rail freight services in Australia. We haul a variety of freight including coal, intermodal containers, steel, and a range of bulk commodities and materials that keep the regions economy, businesses and households running. We operate nationally with approximately 3,500 staff in over 90+ sites across Australia.
We continue to provide a dynamic, innovative, growth-focused environment and we are a company that lives and breathes its values of : Make it simple, Share more, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own it. These values help us achieve strong connections with everyone we work with, and play an important part in motivating us all to do our best work.
We value diversity, inclusion and collaboration in our workforce and encourage everyone to apply to any vacancies across our business.
Closing date
Applications close on 26th of October 2022.
Next steps
Are you ready to be part of our future?
To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button below and follow the prompts.
To find out more about Pacific National, our benefits and opportunities we offer, visit our careers page: www.pacificnational.com.au/careers [link removed]
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