Bendigo - Entry Level Assistant Freight Train Driver or Qualified

Southern Shorthaul Railroad; City of Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Shorthaul Railroad in Bendigo is seeking Entry Level Assistant Train Drivers or Qualified Assistant Train Drivers. Train operations are performed safely and efficiently, with on-the-job training and mentoring provided.

Candidates should have a passion for trains, be self-motivated and committed to a safety culture, with the ability to work a 24/7 roster and spend time away from home. Residence within 100km of the Bendigo Depot is preferred.

Qualifications

• Interest in Trains and the Rail Industry.
• Willing to spend time away from home.
• Able to work a 24/7 roster, including nights and weekends.
• Reside within 100 km of the Bendigo Depot.
• Hold a current Unrestricted Manual Drivers Licence.
• Hold a current Rail Safety Workers Medical.
• Hold a current National Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with freight haulage tasks following SSR procedures.
• Prepare and provision locomotives and wagons for operations.
• Perform minor fault repairs and in-field rectifications.
• Support rolling-stock maintainers to validate braking and safe operations.
• Maintain professional conduct with strong customer and safety focus.

Skills

Rail industry passion

Self-motivated

Customer focus

Safety culture

Team player

Education

Unrestricted Manual Drivers Licence

Rail Safety Workers Medical

National Police Check

Job description

Bendigo - Entry Level Assistant Freight Train Driver or Qualified

Southern Shorthaul Railroad is a progressive privately-owned rail operator, providing services throughout New South Wales and Victoria. Our focus on customer service has helped forge our reputation for safety, quality, and reliability.

We have an exciting opportunity available for career minded individuals who are passionateabout Trains and the Rail Industry. We are currently looking to recruit Entry Level Assistant Train Drivers or Qualified Assistant Train Drivers for work out of Bendigo VIC. Full on the job comprehensive training and ongoing mentoring and support will be provided to successful candidates.

Our Assistant Train Drivers provide train operations in a safe, effective and efficient mannerand work collaborativelyby:

• Assisting with freight haulage tasks in accordance with SSR policies and procedures
• Preparing and provisioning locomotives and wagons for train operations by following SSR procedures
• Performing minor fault repairs and failure rectifications in-field
• Undertaking maintenance tasks and assisting rolling-stock maintainers to validate the integrity of rolling stock (including brakes), and ensuring all operational systems are safe and effective
• Conducting themselves in a professional manner with a strong customer and safety focus
• Ensuring a commitment to established processes and management of risks with the objective of zero injuries

Southern Shorthaul Railroad maintains a drug and alcohol-free work environment, with regular testing of employees and a zero tolerance for positive test results.

In pursuit of customer focused service delivery outcomes, these positions may:

• Require frequent remote working away from a home depot (booking off).
• Require rostering that will vary upon customer requirements, including weekends and shift work.

The successful applicants must demonstrate the following key requirements:

• Keen interest in Trains and the Rail Industry
• Be self motivated and passionate about embarking on a career in Rail Industry
• Ability to work a 24/7 roster, including shift patterns which include nights, public holidays and weekends
• Ability to spend time away from home
• Reside within 100kms of the Depot
• Ability to thrive in high pressure situations
• Hold a current Unrestricted Manual Drivers Licence
• Hold a current Category 1 Rail Safety Workers Medical or willingness to obtain one
• Hold a current National Police Check or willingness to obtain one
• Possess a high level of literacy, numeracy and comprehension skills
• Possess a commitment to a safety culture, and a can-do customer focus
• Professionalism, integrity, reliability and a positive attitude
• Be available for a late October 2026 start.