Hi-Rail Excavator Operator — 9/5 Rosters, Victoria

Artc; Victoria; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Health & wellbeing support

Novated leasing options

EAP for employees and family

Job summary

ARTC is seeking an experienced Hi-Rail Excavator Operator to deliver rail maintenance and civil works across the Victorian network. Work with Hi Rail Excavators, Dump Trucks and Front-end Loaders on a range of projects, including re-railing and track upgrades.

You will join a safety‑focused crew, travel statewide about 70% of the time, work a 9 days on/5 days off roster, and enjoy competitive remuneration plus health and wellbeing support and novated leasing options.

Qualifications

• Operational experience with mobile plant in a railway environment.
• Current Rail Industry Worker competencies.
• Valid Driver's Licence; HR licence or above preferred.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home (approx. 70% of time).
• Able to work 9 days on, 5 days off roster.
• Flexible hours including overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Re-railing works
• Undercutting operations
• Formation and track upgrades
• Vegetation management

Skills

Railway mobile plant experience

Rail Industry Worker competencies

HR licence or above

Flexible hours/on-call

Travel with 70% away

9 days on 5 days off roster

Job description

ARTC is seeking an experienced Hi-Rail Excavator Operator to deliver rail maintenance and civil works across the Victorian network. Work with Hi Rail Excavators, Dump Trucks and Front-end Loaders on a range of projects, including re-railing and track upgrades.

You will join a safety‑focused crew, travel statewide about 70% of the time, work a 9 days on/5 days off roster, and enjoy competitive remuneration plus health and wellbeing support and novated leasing options.