Bendigo - Fully Qualified Freight Train Driver

Southern Shorthaul Railroad; City of Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Shorthaul Railroad in Bendigo is hiring a Fully Qualified Freight Train Driver. You will operate freight services safely, prepare locomotives and rolling stock, and work to SSR procedures.

The role requires VIC Safeworking qualifications, route experience, and a medical/Police Check. A strong safety culture and reliability are essential; roster variations, including weekends, may apply.

Professional literacy and numeracy are important to maintain high service standards and customer focus.

Qualifications

• Current VIC Safeworking qualifications required.
• Evidence of route qualifications/experience is essential.
• Category 1 Rail Safety Worker Medical or willingness to obtain one.
• Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain one.
• High level of literacy, numeracy and comprehension skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with freight haulage tasks in accordance with SSR policies and procedures.
• Prepare and provision locomotives and wagons for train operations following SSR procedures.
• Perform minor fault repairs and field fault rectifications.
• Undertake maintenance tasks and assist rolling-stock maintainers to validate rolling stock safety.
• Maintain a professional demeanor with a strong customer and safety focus; follow established risk management processes.

Skills

VIC Safeworking Qualifications

Route qualifications/experience

High safety culture commitment

Literacy & numeracy

Customer-focused professionalism

Job description

Bendigo - Fully Qualified Freight Train Driver

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.

Due to ongoing growth we are currently looking to recruit a Fully Qualified Freight Train Driver for work out of Bendigo.

Our Freight 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 applicant must demonstrate the following:

• Current or previous VIC Safeworking Qualifications
• Evidence of your route qualifications/experience
• Category 1 Rail Safety Workers Medical or willingness to obtain one
• Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain one
• A high level of literacy, numeracy and comprehension skills
• A commitment to a safety culture, and a can-do customer focus
• Professionalism, integrity, reliability and a positive attitude