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Location: Mt Isa

Due to continued growth the Aurizon’s Mt Isa team are seeking a Heavy Transport Operator to join their team on a full-time permanent basis.  

Remuneration/Benefit:

• Local based residents - attractive hourly rate plus location allowance, flexible roster on agreement
• Full time permanent positions working for Australia’s Largest Rail Freight Operating Company.

About the role:

• Operating Heavy Vehicles with Tipping skel trailers in the Mount Isa area.
• Safe Operation of heavy forklifts and reach stackers - loading and unloading containerised product. Previous experience not essential.
• Undertake all tasks in a safe and compliant manner.
• Operate all vehicles and equipment in line with company policy and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, fatigue, heavy vehicle operating guide lines, loading requirements, axle weights and adhering to vehicle specific permits.
• Provide exceptional customer service and maintain a high degree of professionalism.
• Reporting of risks and hazards in the working environment.
• Ongoing training and development available.

 About you:

• Safe Driving Record along with your HC licence with min 3-year road train experience.
• Heavy forklift, Reach stacker and Loader tickets (highly regarded), on the job training will be provided and tickets paid for the right candidates if required. Previous experience is not essential. 
• Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to complete paperwork such as pre-starts on vehicles, defect reports and other various reporting.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to work autonomously.
• Have a strong work ethic, be reliable and punctual.
• Pass pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol test.
• Supply full driving history.
• Sound knowledge of fatigue management and work diary requirements.

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