PN Qualified/Trainee Loco Driver jobs (R&B)

flying_donkey · Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 9:53 pm

Apologies for the short notice, but I only noticed these positions tonight and they aren't on the PN website.

PN are looking for qualified or trainee drivers for Cootumundra/Junee, Parkes, and Werris Creek/Narrabri (all Rural and Bulk depots).

Applications close on the C.O.B Friday 26th of September, so you'll have to act quickly not to miss out.

All applications can be foward to:

Administration Support Officer, Pacific National
GPO Box 1646, Melbourne VIC 3001

or emailed to: abgrecruitment@pacificnational.com.au

For the Cootamundra/Junee positions, please quote reference number COO-0908
For the Parkes positions, please quote reference number PAR-0908
and for the Werris Creek/Narrabri positions, please quote reference number WCK-0908

There are contact phone numbers supplied, but they're the Depot Superintendant's mobile numbers and i'd rather not post those on a public forum, so if you're after any info on these jobs I suggest contacting PN through the above email address or their general info phone number 02 8484 8000.

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CaseyJones · Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2008 9:29 am

Should be some positions coming up at Moss Vegas in the next few weeks too.

Cheers

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flying_donkey · Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2008 9:45 am

The only ad I could find is for the Parkes positions:

http://parkes.yourguide.com.au/classifiedsimages/full/10436204.pdf

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thelastname · Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2008 1:19 pm

http://mycareer.com.au/jobs/tamworth-2340-nsw/logistics-transport-supply/courier-driver/6584065+drivers.aspx?s=777

TE2815 · Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2008 3:53 pm

bentley · Beginner Joined: Sep 21, 2008 Last Visited: Sep 22, 2008

i might be a bit silly but how are you supposed to apply for these new jobs with Pacific National R&B in NSW when there is no application form to fill out .I have used the email address as sent out but all i get is the Railpage Australia™ and no application form.i have been driving trains for 32 years and i want to get back to it,been away for 6 months overseas. Embarassed

KRviator · Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 7:18 am

Just do up a cover letter explaining you want to apply, and attach your resume and e-mail it away.... It's all I did...

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thelastname · Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 12:51 pm

Is it a good thing to tell them of your interest in trains?

BFCYU · Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 1:11 pm

Try this one: Bentley. (will send you a PM too)

Copy & Paste and send it in with your email with resume attached.

Just move the space bars or delete to suit your needs etc.

"Good Luck Mate".
PS *Note the mandatory & optional questions
(better to fill all in)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
PACIFIC NATIONAL
Rural & Bulk:
Qualified Locomotive Drivers & Trainee Drivers

Application questions
Step Question ( * Denotes a mandatory question) Status
1. Personal Details
* First Name Mandatory

* Last Name Mandatory

* Street Number & Name Mandatory

* Suburb/Town Mandatory

* State Mandatory

* Postcode Mandatory

Contact number (Mobile) Optional

Contact Number (Home)
Please also include your area code Optional

Contact Number (Business)
Please also include your area code Optional

Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy) Optional

2. Position
Which position are you applying for: Optional

3. Location
Which location are you applying for: Optional

4. Key Selection Criteria
* Have you a current, valid C Class drivers licence? Mandatory

* Briefly describe the level of communication skills which you believe make you suitable for this type of job Mandatory

* Provide us with an example of your ability to work as part of a team Mandatory

* Could you provide us with an example of your commitment to safety in either a work or out of work environment Mandatory

* Have you ever worked shiftwork? Mandatory

* Are you prepared to work shiftwork, which includes night and weekend shifts? Mandatory

* Are you prepared to work overtime if required? Mandatory

Are there any days or hours you would be unavailable to work? Optional

* Are you prepared to work on rosters which may include being away from home for several days at a time? Mandatory

* Are you prepared to work in other positions, areas or times if required? Mandatory

5. Education & Qualifications
* Last School attended Mandatory

* Highest level reached: Mandatory
Completed Year 10 (NSW School Certificate or equivalent)

* Do you have any qualifications, trade certificates etc? Mandatory

Please provide details Optional

* Do you have any other driving or heavy machinery operating licences? Mandatory

Please provide details: Optional

6. Employment History
* Do you currently work for Pacific National or Patrick? Mandatory

* Have you ever worked for Asciano, Pacific National or Patrick? Mandatory

* What role did you hold prior to leaving? Mandatory

* Have you ever applied for a job with Asciano, Pacific National or Patrick? Mandatory

* Have you any previous experience in the rail industry? Mandatory

Please provide details Optional

* Have you ever been employed by Toll Holdings Limited or any of its related entities? Mandatory

If you are successful in passing Pacific National's preliminary recruitment processes, would you be willing to undergo reference checks if required? Optional

Current/Last employer

Job Title Optional

Company Name Optional

Reason for leaving / wanting to leave Optional

Start Date Optional

Finish Date (if applicable) Optional

Employer 2

Job Title Optional

Company Name Optional

Reason for leaving Optional

Start Date Optional

Finish Date Optional

Employer 3

Job Title Optional

Company Name Optional

Reason for leaving Optional

Start Date Optional

Finish Date Optional

7. Acknowledgement
*
By submitting this application form and any attachments, I hereby certify that the information provided by me in my application is to the best of my knowledge and belief, true and correct and I am aware that any inaccurate or misleading statements or the withholding of relevant information may result in termination of my employment.

I hereby declare that I have never been employed by Toll Holdings Limited or any of its related entities; otherwise this employment has been correctly disclosed in Question 10 above.

I hereby authorise Pacific National to obtain information and speak to referees to verify information relevant to my application.

I acknowledge that this document does not constitute an offer of employment and that any position offered will be subject to probation.

Should my application be successful, I agree to abide by all Pacific National's policies, procedures, safe work practices, to use/wear any relevant safety equipment/clothing required, and to comply with all safety rules.

I hereby voluntarily consent to personal and sensitive information about me being collected, used and disclosed by Pacific National in connection with my possible employment.

I understand that it is Pacific National policy to undertake random drug and alcohol tests. I also understand that I am required to return a negative result to these tests and I may have my employment terminated if a positive result is returned for either drugs or alcohol.

I consent to my resume and supporting documentation being referred to a third party service provider of Pacific National when required, for the purposes of progressing my application for employment. I understand in doing so, that I authorise Pacific National's service provider to contact me directly as per my nominated contact details.

I understand that selecting "Yes" below is equivalent to my signature.
Mandatory
Yes

Resume Upload
Resume File Mandatory (do your own as an attachment or seperate)

Registration Details
Your Full name;
Postal Home
& Email Address

BFCYU · Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 3:04 pm

KRviator · Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 5:30 pm

For what its' worth, I wouldn't let on you're a Gunzel. It can, not saying it will, hurt your cause more than help it...

By all means say something like "I've maintained a keen interest from a young age", but that's as far as I'd go..

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thelastname · Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 5:50 pm

Thanks guy's.

I've always taken the approach tell them that you are interested and nothing more.

If they want to take it further I was thinking of taking the approach that having an interest in your job produces a better work ethic, and that there are also plenty of pilots that have a passion in the aviation industry also that I know some drivers that are interested in trains.

And if asked the question of what I know about the rail industry, my answer would be nothing, and that I'm not a know it all.

Ads · Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 10:22 am

Thanks for this heads up flying_donkey.
For anyone interested the 'Mycareer.com.au' website had the job ads up yesterday when I performed a search.

I'm just interested to know when Junee/Coota last advertised for trainee drivers?

cheers

wattsy · Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 10:44 am

And if asked the question of what I know about the rail industry, my answer would be nothing, and that I'm not a know it all.[/quote]

If they were to ask a question about the rail industry,it would be a question directed more towards what you might know about the job and the company that you are applying for. I wouldn't say "nothing" but perhaps try and do a bit of research of the company and with PN you can find all that on their internet site. Doing a bit of ground work like that certainly would give you a few brownie points. hope that helps ya mate.

Fireman Dave · Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 6:39 pm