Freight Operator Level 2

Location: Gladstone

Remuneration/Benefit: Approx $31 per hour plus casual loading plus super.  

• Opportunity to start your career with Australia’s largest rail freight operator
• Casual entry level role with opportunity for progression
• No experience necessary
• All necessary training provided

About the role:

Our Callemondah depot is seeking Level 2 Freight Operators to join our team on a casual ongoing basis.

As a Level 2 Freight Operator, there are two key areas you will work within the Gladstone Operations team. You will participate in the efficient completion of the maintenance support task of provisioning locomotives. You will also support two of our key customers by supervising the unloading of coal trains at customer sites.  This role is casual, and you will need a willingness to work, Day and Night shifts (up to 12hr shifts) including weekend work.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Provisioning of Locomotives – to include fuelling, refilling of oil, sand and water
• Cleaning of Provisioning Shed
• Stocktake/Restocking the Provisioning shed & vehicles
• Operating Aurizon vehicles
• Supervision of the Unloading of coal wagons at customer sites

About you: 

• That you are uncompromising in your commitment to safety, which is reflected in your attitude, your decisions and your actions.
• Have a can-do positive attitude
• Hold a current driver licence with a safe driving record
• Have the ability to work independently
• Sound level of interpersonal skills in oral, written and interpersonal communication.
• High level customer service, communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Commitment to undertake additional training as required. 

What the recruitment process looks like –

• Online testing
• Onsite testing
• Assessment Centre which includes an interview
• Cat 1 rail medical/ fitness test
• Traffic history infringement check
• 5 years reference checking

All correspondence will be via email so please check your email regularly (please also check junk and spam) so you don’t miss important emails.

 What we offer you:      

At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities.

Some of our benefits include:

• Development and growth opportunities.
• Access to mentoring and development programs.
• Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
• Parental leave program and super booster.

About Aurizon.

Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.

Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture.

At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.

To learn about us and our company values, please visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers