Rail Transport Careers
The rail transport industry involves the transportation of people and freight by trains throughout New Zealand.
- Fork-Lift Operator
- Fork-lift operators operate vehicles that have a lifting platform for shifting and stacking heavy articles such as pallets (portable platforms used for storing and moving cargo), bales, crates, containers or cartons.
- Locomotive Engineer
- Locomotive engineers drive passenger or freight trains.
- Railway Shunter
- Railway shunters break apart and join the carriages and wagons on trains. They also direct and move freight trains, organise rail freight and conduct safety checks.
- Ticket Seller Cashier
- Ticket seller cashiers sell tickets and make bookings for a variety of events and attractions such as entertainment, travel or sport.
- Train Controller
- Train controllers direct and monitor the movement and safe operation of trains within an assigned geographical area.
- Train Manager
- Train managers are responsible for rail passenger comfort and safety. They also issue tickets and provide passengers with information.
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