Rail Track Maintainer - Rio Tinto

Rail Track Maintainer

Rio Tinto

Rail Track Maintainer

• Get rail experience while working in a dynamic team environment
• Attractive 4 days on and 4 days off day shift roster
• Residential role with a coastal lifestyle of Weipa

Rio Tinto is a global mining and metals group, dedicated to the smartest discovery, extraction and processing of the earth’s natural resources.

Everything we do is done with the future firmly in mind. So our employees are rewarded with opportunity, an open and diverse culture, and a responsible working environment in which they can go further.

The opportunity

We are looking for a Rail Track Maintainer, based at our aluminium operation, Weipa, to maintain the rail track from Andoom mine to Lorim Point.

Located 900 km north west of Cairns on the Gulf of Carpentaria, the Weipa bauxite mine is owned and operated by Rio Tinto Alcan. The Weipa area offers a coastal community that is rich in geographical beauty and cultural heritage, which provides families with opportunities to participate in leisure activities and community events.

Working at Weipa will give you the opportunity to work in a safe, friendly and dedicated environment where you will be able to make a difference.

What the role entails

This position is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly ambitious individual. Residentially based in Weipa (4 days on and 4 days off) and reporting to the Railway Crew Leader, you will be;

• Replacing rail, sections of track, ballast profile and defective sleepers.
• Maintaining rail switches, ballast profile, top and line.
• Assisting the Rail Workshop Maintenance team in maintaining rail rolling stock.
• Carrying out rail track maintenance.

What you will need for this role

To succeed in this exciting and challenging role, you will have;

• A current “C” class driver’s license.
• Experience within a non-mechanised track maintenance team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Current Medium Rigid (MR) truck license with the ability to work in a hot outdoor environment.
• Dogman ticket and Vehicle Loading Crane mounted crane (Hiab) ticket.
• Experience in Thermal Welding processes along with Tie crane operation and Gemco operations.

Candidates internal to the Rio Tinto Group must advise their managers of their application prior to progressing to the interview stage.

Applications close on Thursday 18 April, 2013.

If this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now.

Go further with Rio Tinto where you will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package and benefits, whilst working in a culture that drives and supports you every step of the way.

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