Locomotive Driver - Broken Hill

Aurizon; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on incentive

Relocation support

Development opportunities

Job summary

Aurizon's Bulk team is expanding in regional NSW with opportunities in Broken Hill. Join a major long-term national contract delivering for a growing containerised freight market.

Responsibilities include operating locomotives, certifying trains, and maintaining on-time performance in a safety-focused environment. A Certificate IV in Rail Operations is required; relocation support may be available.

Qualifications

• Extensive freight and/or heavy haulage locomotive driving experience.
• Must be available to work 24/7 shift roster.
• Experience in NSW & SA Safe working System is advantageous.
• A Certificate IV in Rail Operations (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Operate locomotives including mainline, shunting, and marshalling.
• Examine and certify trains as ready for departure.
• Work in accordance with Aurizon's safety and operational standards and procedures.
• Maintain a high level of on-time running.
• Prepare and conduct brake testing on locomotives.
• Provide high quality customer service to enable Aurizon to meet its set business objectives.

Skills

Locomotive driving experience

24/7 availability

Safety culture

Education

Certificate IV in Rail Operations (or equivalent)

Job description

Aurizon's Bulk team continues to grow as we expand in regional NSW and progress mobilisation to deliver for our new long-term rail haulage contracts.

In this latest stage of mobilisation, we have exciting opportunities available to be part of Bulk's NSW growth story in Broken Hill. Aurizon and Team Global Express (TGE) have signed a major long-term national contract. This partnership with a cornerstone customer will see Aurizon secure a key position in Australia's growing containerised freight market. The contract provides for Aurizon rail linehaul services connecting the state capitals of Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.

• Operation of locomotives including mainline, shunting, and marshalling.
• Examine and certify trains as ready for departure.
• Work in accordance with Aurizon's safety and operational standards and procedures.
• Maintain a high level of on-time running.
• Prepare and conduct brake testing on locomotives.
• Provide high quality customer service to enable Aurizon to meet its set business objectives.
  

Sign on incentive and relocation support available for permanent appointments. Conditions apply and will be discussed during the recruitment process.

About you:

• Strong commitment to safety and Aurizon's safety strategy "I Know Safe, I Choose Safe".
• Must be available to work 24/7 shift roster.
• Experience in NSW & SA Safe working System is advantageous.
• Extensive freight and/or heavy haulage locomotive driving experience.
• A Certificate IV in Rail Operations (or equivalent)

What we offer you:

At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities. Sign on incentive and relocation support available for permanent appointments. Conditions apply and will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Some of our benefits include:

• Development and growth opportunities.
• Access to mentoring and development programs.
• Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
• Parental leave program and super booster.
  

About Aurizon.

Aurizon is Australia's largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.

Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture.

At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.

To learn about us and our company values, please visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers