Trainee Track Worker - Taumarunui
KiwiRail
- Taumarunui, Manawatu-Wanganui
- $27.81 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Taumarunui based
- Full training provided
- Starting hourly rate $27.81 + paid overtime
- Week 1 Shift: Monday to Thurday - 10 hrs per day - RDO Friday to Saturday
- Week 2 Shift: Sunday to Wednesday - 10 hrs per day -Thursday to Saturday
- Structured career growth plan and salary to match
- You will need a full driving license to be considered for this role
- As a member of our maintenance teams, you will work in a team environment carrying out maintenance, repairs, and renewals of the infrastructure asset (the train tracks) in a safe, cost-effective, and timely manner
- This is an outdoor role you will need to be physically fit, willing to work in all weather conditions, and not afraid to get your hands dirty
- You must enjoy working as part of a team, with a positive attitude
- Current and valid Class 1 NZ Drivers Licence
- Class 2 (HT Licence) is advantageous, but if not, we can support you in getting one if it's required in your role
- Experience in the construction industry or in a heavy labouring environment, using light mechanical hand tools
- Results-driven and have the ability to follow safety guidelines
- Solid level of both verbal and written communication
- You must also be able to pass a Ministry of Justice check and complete a mandatory medical and drug test to be considered for this role
- A competitive hourly rate of $27.81
- Extensive support and ongoing training.
- 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.
- Discounted travel and health insurance and holiday homes across NZ as part of the Staff Welfare Trust.
- 4 weeks annual leave