Trainee Locomotive Driver

Trainee Locomotive Driver – Greta

• Comprehensive Traineeship with a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Train Driving
• Full time permanent employment – Greta based
• Earn while you learn and build your skills
• Take the first step into a real career

The Opportunity

Commencing as a Trainee Driver (Driver in Training - Stage 1) in Greta you will undertake an accelerated traineeship program. This program includes a three-stage progression approach and builds on theoretical and practical knowledge achieved within an operational rail environment.

The traineeship will enable the participants to qualify as a Qualified Driver within Pacific National, and upon successful completion of the program, Certificate IV in Train Driving issued by Pacific National Registered Training Organisation (RTO). This is a nationally recognised qualification.

As a Trainee, you will be trained in all aspects of safe and efficient locomotive operations to develop the requisite driver skillset through competency-based assessments and on and off the job training.

You will be upskilled with knowledge to prepare, manage and operate locomotives and trains safely, and comply with established operational procedures in order to maintain our high level of customer service delivery for freight customers in the region.

About You

Pacific National is proud to be part of the Greta community and we encourage locals to apply for this position. Please note applicants will need to live within a radius of 100km’s from our Greta depot to be considered due to shift work and travel requirements.

No experience is necessary, although any prior exposure to working within a safety critical environment will be highly regarded.

We will provide full training for successful applicants who possess the following:

• A high regard for safety
• Customer focus with the ability to work effectively within a team
• Basic level of computer proficiency and excellent communication skills
• Positive lookout, passion for success and personal development
• Experience with shift work and flexibility to work a highly variable roster
• Ability to work away from home for varying periods.
• A current “C” class driver’s licence
• School Certificate or equivalent

Your availability and commitment to working rotating 24/7 shifts including nights and weekends is essential and will be vital for your success in the role. Additionally, some of the shifts will require you to stay overnight, away from your home depot location.

Recruitment Process

The recruitment process consists of a number of stages including pre-employment checks; on-line assessments, Medical assessment, National Police check and reference checks.

The training program is likely to commence late quarter 3 /early quarter 4 2023.

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.

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 9th June 2023

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 the opportunities we offer, visit our careers page www.pacificnational.com.au/careers.

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