Rail Operator

KiwiRail • Westfield, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We want you to succeed and grow at KiwiRail. This is why we will invest into your initial and ongoing training to build your competencies and confidence to make the right decisions and work safely in our safety critical environment. Our Rail Operators are a hugely important part of our business. Our teams work outside in our freight rail yards in all weathers in a physically challenging role where safety is of the utmost importance. You'll see yourself performing shunting duties. This means you'll link and unlink wagons, direct train drivers when coupling wagons and locomotives and place wagons into customer sidings (railway parking tracks). You'll be an essential part of conducting safety checks ensuring that all vehicles in the train are in a fit state to commence the journey. You will be working in a small team and be communicating via radio, so clear communication skills are essential.

Requirements

• Physically fit and capable of heavy manual handling
• Can spend extended periods on your feet
• Previous experience in physically demanding roles where Health and Safety was at the core of what you did
• A strong commitment to Health & Safety, always looking out for your own wellbeing and that of your teammates
• Team player with good communication skills
• Can build positive relationships with people from all backgrounds
• Experience working rostered shifts, including nights

Responsibilities

• Performing shunting duties
• Linking and unlinking wagons
• Directing train drivers when coupling wagons and locomotives
• Placing wagons into customer sidings
• Conducting safety checks to ensure all vehicles in the train are fit to commence the journey
• Communicating via radio

Benefits

• Extensive support and ongoing training
• Career progression opportunities
• Access to discounted health insurance
• Access to discounted holiday houses across NZ as part of our Staff Welfare Trust
• Pay increases with job progression opportunities
• Universally recognised training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed