Overview
Bendigo - Qualified Assistant Train Driver
Southern Shorthaul Railroad is a progressive privately-owned rail operator, providing services throughout New South Wales and Victoria. Our focus on customer service has helped forge our reputation for safety, quality, and reliability.
Due to ongoing growth we are currently looking to recruit a Qualified Assistant Train Driver for work out of Bendigo.
Our Freight Train Drivers provide train operations in a safe, effective and efficient manner and work collaboratively by:
- Assisting with freight haulage tasks in accordance with SSR policies and procedures
- Preparing and provisioning locomotives and wagons for train operations by following SSR procedures
- Performing minor fault repairs and failure rectifications in-field
- Undertaking maintenance tasks and assisting rolling-stock maintainers to validate the integrity of rolling stock (including brakes), and ensuring all operational systems are secure and effective
- Conducting themselves in a professional manner with a strong customer and safety focus
- Ensuring a commitment to established processes and management of risks with the objective of zero injuries
SSS maintains a drug and alcohol-free work environment, with regular testing of employees and a zero tolerance for positive test results.
In pursuit of customer focused service delivery outcomes, these positions may:
- Require frequent remote working away from a home depot (booking off).
- Require rostering that will vary upon customer requirements, including weekends and shift work.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Certificate IV Rail Operations - provide evidence of the units of competence successfully attained
- Current or previous VIC Safeworking Qualifications
- Evidence of your route qualifications/experience
- Category 1 Rail Safety Workers Medical or willingness to obtain one
- Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain one
- A high level of literacy, numeracy and comprehension skills
- A commitment to a safety culture, and a can-do customer focus
- Professionalism, integrity, reliability and a positive attitude
Application Process
Please submit your application including resume and cover letter addressing the key requirements via Seek.
Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Your application will include the following questions:
- Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
- How many years' experience do you have as an Assistant Driver?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Train Driver?
- Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?
- Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
- Are you willing to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol screening?
- Are you willing to relocate for this role?
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📌 Bendigo - Qualified Assistant Train Driver
🏢 Southern Shorthaul Railroad
📍 Greater Bendigo City