Trainee Shunter / Train Driver Assistant
Are you ready for your next career step? No prior experience is required—enjoy paid training and embark on a fulfilling journey in the rail industry.
Career Opportunity Alert
Are you ready for your next career step? No prior experience is required—enjoy paid training and embark on a fulfilling journey in the rail industry. We are currently accepting applications from motivated individuals who can start immediately.
Position Available
Role: Shunter / Train Driver Assistant (Rail)
Location: Dubbo
As a Shunter / Train Driver Assistant, you will support the Train Driver in ensuring safe and efficient train operations. Your duties will include preparing and inspecting locomotives and wagons according to operational procedures.
Training Overview
Your first six weeks will involve comprehensive theoretical and practical training to equip you with essential skills. Throughout the traineeship, you will acquire an accredited skill set, culminating in a Certificate II in Shunting, qualifying you as a Train Driver Assistant.
Requirements
- Ability to pass a Category 1 Rail Medical, including:
- Audiometry
- Musculoskeletal assessment
- Vision testing
- Cardiovascular assessment
- K10 Questionnaire for psychological health
- Epworth Sleepiness Scale
- General medical examination
- Ongoing drug and alcohol screenings
- Completion of a National Police Check
- Valid Driver’s Licence
- Flexibility for shift work, which may include afternoons, evenings, nights, and early mornings. Shift lengths can range from 6 to 12 hours.
- Provision of at least two written references
Take the next step in your career with us!
- Department
- Rail Operations
- Role
- Locomotive Driver Assistant
- Locations
- Dubbo
About Momentum
Momentum is part of Engenco Limited, an ASX listed Group of diverse industrial businesses built on solid engineering capabilities. Our businesses operate across Australia, Europe and Asia servicing companies in the resource, rail, transport, defence, maritime and power generation industries. We are part of a diverse workforce of over 500 people, directly employed at 32 sites across Australia, predominantly, as well as Sweden and USA.
Trainee Shunter / Train Driver Assistant
Are you ready for your next career step? No prior experience is required—enjoy paid training and embark on a fulfilling journey in the rail industry.
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