Salary: Shift Work

• Operate Light Rail Vehicle movements

• Identify & report equipment / infrastructure failures

• Performing preservice and post service inspections

About Great River City Light Rail

At Great River City Light Rail (GRCLR), we believe public transport plays an important part in how a city comes to life. Supporting one of the biggest infrastructure projects in NSW the consortium will supply the Light Rail vehicles and systems, the construction of the Stabling and Maintenance Facility, the above-ground fit-out of the Stations, and the Operation and Maintenance of the line.

The project is at an exciting stage transitioning from Design through to commencing Construction at the Stabling and Maintenance Facility. In addition, we are working closely with our other stakeholder to secure the handover of site from the Infrastructure Contractor to commence the works along the alignment. As this progresses further, will we commence to accept light rail vehicle (LRV) delivery and the testing and systems integrations works leading up to completion of commissioning.

The role

As part of the Testing and Commissioning team the T&C Drivers will be responsible for operating light rail vehicle movements during the T&C phase of Parramatta Light Rail. This will include working closely with the Operational Control Centre identifying and reporting any equipment and infrastructure failures. As part of your role, you will gain a thorough understanding of the Network Rules, Drivers handbook, Line Manual and Vehicle Manual. In addition, you will perform both preservice and post service LRV inspections.

What you bring

Your transport industry experience will be supported by previously working as a Light Rail Driver. This may also include exposure to an emergency / incident response environment. Equally important will be your well-developed communication skills, combined with the ability to engage effectively with all levels within the organization. Given the nature of the role you must be willing to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and public holidays.

The benefits for you

In return, we offer competitive pay and benefits and a positive culture that embraces diversity and employee feedback. We genuinely invest in our people and the work you carry out at Transdev touches the lives of your family, friends and future generations alike. Working in a growing, global business will provide diverse career experiences for you to make your mark, push boundaries and reach your maximum potential.

Our values and beliefs

The work we carry out at Transdev touches the lives of our families, friends and future generations alike. Contributing to our growing, global business means you can make your mark, push boundaries and reach your maximum potential. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve. We support applications from people representing all diversity groups and ages such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTI, people with disabilities, religious beliefs, and ethnicity.

Our recruitment process

We have an uncompromising attitude to the safety of our employees, client and customers so our recruitment process may include medicals, drug & alcohol testing, police checks, licence checks and right to work checks. By submitting your personal information to Transdev you consent to such information being collected, held, used and disclosed in accordance with our Privacy Policy

Interested?

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