Rail operator, Kaiwhakamahi tereina
Also known as
- Railway switching and signalling operator, railway operator, railway shunter, railway traffic operator, railway yard assistant
Rail operators move wagons and locomotives between railway tracks to keep train traffic organised and on schedule.
Your pay could be
$66K
Lower
$80K to $107K
Most common
$131K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Rail operators
- usually work shifts, including weekends and evenings
- usually work at railway yards and may travel locally
- may work in hazardous and all weather conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be practical, safety conscious and work well in a team
Tasks
- monitor traffic signals
- inspect trains or other railroad equipment
- operate trains or other rail vehicles
- communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement
- signal others to coordinate vehicle movement
- measure the level or depth of water or other liquids
- connect hoses to equipment or machinery
- connect cables or electrical lines
- review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures
- receive information or instructions for performing work assignments
You learn on the job and need to do training to become a rail operator.
You need
- a driver licence
- to complete on-the-job training courses
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Rail Yard Operations (Level 3)
- experience in similar work
- to pass a medical assessment and drug test
If you’re in school
You usually don't need specfic NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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