Hi-Rail Excavator Operator — 9 on / 5 off roster

Australian Rail Track Corporation; Geelong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Health & development support

Novated leasing options

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Australian Rail Track Corporation seeks a Hi-Rail Excavator Operator to join our Victorian network. You will handle heavy plant on rail corridors, contributing to maintenance and civil works, with duties spanning undercutting and track upgrades.

This role demands flexibility, travel across Victoria, and rostered shifts. The position offers field-based work in a safety-focused team, competitive remuneration, wellbeing support, and leasing options.

Qualifications

• Operational experience with mobile plant in a railway environment.
• Current Rail Industry Worker competencies.
• Current Driver's Licence; HR licence or above highly regarded.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home (approximately 70% of time).
• Be able to work 9 days on and 5 days off roster.

Responsibilities

• Operate hi-rail excavators and allied plant on rail corridors.
• Deliver maintenance and civil works across the rail corridor.
• Undercutting operations and track formation/upgrades.

Skills

Mobile plant experience

Rail industry competencies

HR licence

Travel availability

9/5 roster

Tools

Hi-Rail Excavator

Dump Trucks

Front-End Loader

Job description

Australian Rail Track Corporation seeks a Hi-Rail Excavator Operator to join our Victorian network. You will handle heavy plant on rail corridors, contributing to maintenance and civil works, with duties spanning undercutting and track upgrades.

This role demands flexibility, travel across Victoria, and rostered shifts. The position offers field-based work in a safety-focused team, competitive remuneration, wellbeing support, and leasing options.