Freight Train Driver — Safe, Efficient Operations Pro

Southern Shorthaul Railroad; Parkes Shire Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Shorthaul Railroad seeks a Permanent Fully Qualified Freight Train Driver based in Parkes. You will operate freight trains safely, efficiently and in compliance with SSR procedures and rail network rules, while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

You will be required to work a roster that may include weekends and remote locations, be prepared for shift work, and demonstrate a strong customer focus with a commitment to zero injuries.

Qualifications

• Evidence of units of competence from Certificate IV Rail Operations.
• Current NSW Safeworking Qualifications or willing to obtain.
• Evidence of route qualifications/experience.
• Certificate/Medical for Category 1 Rail Safety Worker or willingness to obtain.
• Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain.
• High literacy and numeracy skills; ability to understand SSR procedures.
• Commitment to safety culture and customer focus; professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist with freight haulage tasks following SSR policies.
• Prepare and provision locomotives and wagons for operations.
• Perform minor fault repairs and rectifications in-field.
• Undertake maintenance tasks and validate rolling stock integrity.
• Conduct yourself with professionalism, safety and customer focus.
• Support risk management to uphold zero injuries objective.

Skills

Safety culture

Literacy & numeracy

Professionalism

Reliability

Can-do attitude

Education

Certificate IV Rail Operations

NSW Safeworking Qualifications

Rail Safety Medical (Category 1)

National Police Check

Route qualifications/experience

Job description

Southern Shorthaul Railroad seeks a Permanent Fully Qualified Freight Train Driver based in Parkes. You will operate freight trains safely, efficiently and in compliance with SSR procedures and rail network rules, while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

You will be required to work a roster that may include weekends and remote locations, be prepared for shift work, and demonstrate a strong customer focus with a commitment to zero injuries.