Cane Rail Labourer - Herbert Region

Overview

Position Vacancy

Applicants are invited from suitably qualified personnel for the position of Cane Rail Labourer. This position reports to the Cane Railway Superintendent and is responsible for tramline maintenance and repairs as a member of a small tramline gang. The person we are seeking will have a proven high standard of attendance and punctuality as well as the ability to lead & work effectively as a member of a small team.

This role is a high energy position and requires an enthusiastic candidate with the ability to implement and adapt to improvement processes. Current vacancies are a permanent position and a fixed term position.

This position may require shift, day work, weekends and some overtime depending on the needs of the business.

• Communicate effectively and work effectively as part of a team with other members of a tramline gang
• Maintain tools and gear in good order
• Maintain good housekeeping
• Tramline work such as changing sleepers, packing ballast, tamping, track positioning etc.
• Identify the various types of rail and their correct use
• Manual cleaning of points to ensure their safe operation
• Oxy cutting of rail and bolts
• Bin clearing at derailments including directing crane drivers and lifting empty bins
• Be available for call outs to derailments and urgent repairs to tramline during the crushing season
• Work on bridges

• Hold a manual 'C' class driver's license
• Hold a manual 'MR' class driver's licence
• Excellent communicate skills
• Provide regular and accurate feedback to leadership team
• On-Track Maintenance Machinery experience
• Lead and work effectively as a member of a small team
• Experience in tramline works

• Working at Heights Ticket
• Confined Space Ticket
• Chainsaw
• Chem Cert (Working with Chemicals Certification)
• First Aid
• Dogger HRWL
• 20T Non-Slewing Crane HRWL
• Front End Loader Ticket
• Vehicle Loading Crane Ticket
• Hold a manual 'HR' class driver's licence

Training may be provided as required.

As a Herbert Region employee, the successful applicants in the above position will be required to commence or finish work ontime at any Herbert Regional work site depending on the needs of the business.

Online applications at  / careers- hit the "Apply" button. If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Chloe Quabba . Applications close 7th May 2023.

Wilmar Sugar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a smoke, drug and alcohol free working environment.