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

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.