Rail Operator Wesport
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Job Location:
Westport, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We have the opportunity for a Rail Operator to join our team based in Westport.
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- Excellent learning opportunity with career progression opportunities
- Training rate starting at $29.68 per hour rising once qualified to $32.43
- Shift work with in advance planned rosters to allow work-life balance
He whakamārama mo te tūranga mahi About therole:
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.
Youll see yourself performing shunting duties. This means youll link and unlink wagons direct train drivers when coupling wagons and locomotives and place wagons into customer sidings (railway parking tracks). Youll 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.
Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou What (skills) you will bring:
- Enjoys the challenge of a physical role whilst working outdoors in all-weather conditions
- Heavy manual handling and a reasonable amount of walking at times on unstable ground
- Working on a 24/7 rotating roster so previous experience working shifts is advantageous
- You could come from any background as long as you have had exposure to physical labour where healthy and safety was at the core of what you did
- Health & Safety is critical in our organisation so you will need to have a strong safety focus and genuinely care about the well-being of your team and yourself at all times
- Teamwork is second nature to you and you can easily communicate and build rapport withpeople from all walks of life
- Full NZ Drivers Licence and own transport
Nōu te rourou Whats in it for you:
- A competitive hourly rate of $29.68 time and a half Saturdays & double time Sundays
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Uniform extensive support and ongoing training provided
- Enjoy our Scenic trains and Interislander with discounted travel privileges
- Discounts on Southern Cross Healthcare insurance
- Gain access to holiday homes across NZ & Australia and receive refunds for you and your familys day-to-day healthcare
- KiwiRail will support your development if you are willing to expose yourself to the opportunities and you are keen to learn and grow with us. The more experience in the yard you gain the more opportunities open up to you with pay increases and with job progression opportunities. Your training is universally recognised.
Applications close: Sunday 11th January 2026
Important Notice:Due to Immigration Regulations we are currently only accepting applications from candidates residing within New Zealand as New Zealand Citizens or Residents for this role.
We value your application and interest in working for KiwiRail however our Recruitment team are away from Monday 22 December 2025 until Monday 12 January 2026. Please expect a delayed response to your application we will endeavour to respond as soon as possible.
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About Company
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