Locomotive Driver – Freight Rail, Adelaide

Aurizon; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on incentive

Relocation support

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Aurizon is seeking qualified Locomotive Drivers to join our Dry Creek depot in Adelaide, South Australia. You will operate locomotives across mainline, shunting, and marshalling, ensuring safe and on-time transport of freight within Aurizon's network.

This role requires extensive freight locomotive driving experience, adherence to ARTC Code of Practice, and a willingness to work a 24/7 roster. Sign-on incentive and relocation support are available for permanent appointments.

Qualifications

• Extensive freight locomotive driving experience is required.
• Experience with air brake systems is essential.
• Knowledge of ARTC Code of Practice and Safe Working systems is advantageous.
• Strong rail safety mindset and adherence to procedures is required.
• Willingness to work a 24/7 roster and pass pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate locomotives including mainline, shunting and marshalling.
• Examine and certify trains as ready for departure.
• Adhere to Aurizon safety standards and procedures.
• Maintain high levels of on-time running.
• Conduct brake testing on locomotives.
• Provide high-quality customer service to enable business objectives.

Skills

Locomotive driving

Air brake

ARTC Code of Practice

Rail safety

24/7 roster

Education

Train Driver Qualifications (Freight)

Job description

Aurizon is seeking qualified Locomotive Drivers to join our Dry Creek depot in Adelaide, South Australia. You will operate locomotives across mainline, shunting, and marshalling, ensuring safe and on-time transport of freight within Aurizon's network.

This role requires extensive freight locomotive driving experience, adherence to ARTC Code of Practice, and a willingness to work a 24/7 roster. Sign-on incentive and relocation support are available for permanent appointments.