Pacific National is committed to diversity in our workforce and encourages women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
About the role
Based at our Taree depot, you will be taking charge and driving freight trains up to lengths of 1800 metre and weighing up to 6,000 tonnes, transporting various types of freight to locations Newcastle, Sydney or Brisbane.
Employees will have a forecast working roster issued approximately 9 days in advance, however flexibility is required from crews to support operational changes such as late running trains and service disruptions.
At Taree you will be rostered for barracks working only.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provisioning and preparing locomotives for train operations including checking and testing control systems as well as preparing relevant compliance documentation.
- Performing and maintaining locomotive train operations in accordance with specifications and procedures.
- Shunting
- Keeping up to date with relevant safe working procedures.
- Keeping up to date with track access providers safe working requirements & procedures.
- Required to drive motor vehicles to provide relief to other crews and to go to or from barracks locations.
About you
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, experience, and attributes:
- Previous experience working as a qualified locomotive driver
- Certificate IV in Train Driving
- A current full driver’s license (C class)
- A basic level of computer literacy
- A commitment to safety, displayed through your proven track record of safe working in the rail industry
- A commitment to live our PNA – Own It, make it Simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude and Curiosity
- Available to work across a 24/7 roster, including barracks working as required.
The benefits
Pacific National is a leader in the rail industry. We value diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and the contribution of each of our employees. Working for us will enable you to take ownership of your career and gain access to the following benefits:
- Opportunities for growth and career development
- Access to mentoring programs
- 6 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer at full pay following 12 months of service and a bonus for employees who resume duty following maternity leave
- Novated leasing and discounts on selected health insurance funds, travel, gyms, retail brands, vehicles and more.
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 region’s economy, businesses and households running. We operate nationally with approximately 3,500 staff in over 90+ sites across Australia.
Join us as we continue to transform our business and shape the rail freight industry, to achieve our vision of becoming Australia’s recognised leader for safe, innovative and sustainable rail freight solutions.
Closing date
Applications close on 19th May 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
Above all else, Home Safely Every Day – Pacific National’s top priority is getting you home to your family safely every day.