Locomotive Drivers - Muswellbrook
Pacific National
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Job summary
Pacific National is seeking safety-focused locomotive drivers for the Northern NSW Coal and Bulk team, based at our new Muswellbrook depot. Enjoy a lifestyle roster with more days off and join a team delivering freight across diverse regions with new rolling stock and technology.
You will operate locomotives, perform pre-start checks, and uphold strict safety standards while coordinating with rail teams to ensure reliable services for customers.
Qualifications
- Safety-focused aptitude and a strong safety record.
- Willingness to work a 24/7 roster and adapt to shift changes.
- Valid Class C driving licence with reliable transport.
- Full Australian working rights to work in Australia.
- Flexibility to meet operational demands and changes on-site.
Responsibilities
- Prioritise safety in every moment, safely every day.
- Complete pre-start checks and required compliance documentation.
- Prepare, operate and shut down locomotives in line with procedures.
- Maintain clear, professional communication in safety-critical environments.
- Monitor train performance and respond to changing conditions.
- Work with teams to deliver safe, reliable outcomes for customers.
Skills
Education
Job description
Join Pacific National - Australia’s largest private rail freight operator.
We’re now looking for safety focused, qualified locomotive drivers to join our Northern NSW Coal and Bulk team, to be based at our new depot in Muswellbrook.
Every day we transport millions of tonnes of critical freight around the country for our customers. With a broad customer base situated across mainland Australia and operating in diverse industries, we transporta mix of containerised freight, coal, import/export goods, and bulk commodities.
Our new depot will work on a lifestyle roster with more days off per annum so you can plan ahead.
Your career will be powered by a growing base of long-term customers, supported by industry leading training and development.
Work across a variety of commodities and regions, backed with new rolling stock and technology for driving enthusiasts.
- Prioritise safety in every moment, safely every day
- Complete pre-start checks and required compliance documentation
- Prepare, operate and shut down locomotives in line with operational procedures
- Maintain clear, professional communication in safety critical environments
- Monitor train performance and respond to changing conditions
- Work with teams to deliver safe, reliable outcomes for customers
Join Pacific National - Australia’s largest private rail freight operator.
We’re now looking for safety focused, qualified locomotive drivers to join our Northern NSW Coal and Bulk team, to be based at our new depot in Muswellbrook.
Every day we transport millions of tonnes of critical freight around the country for our customers. With a broad customer base situated across mainland Australia and operating in diverse industries, we transporta mix of containerised freight, coal, import/export goods, and bulk commodities.
Our new depot will work on a lifestyle roster with more days off per annum so you can plan ahead.
Your career will be powered by a growing base of long-term customers, supported by industry leading training and development.
Work across a variety of commodities and regions, backed with new rolling stock and technology for driving enthusiasts.
- Prioritise safety in every moment, safely every day
- Complete pre-start checks and required compliance documentation
- Prepare, operate and shut down locomotives in line with operational procedures
- Maintain clear, professional communication in safety critical environmentsMonitor train performance and respond to changing conditions
- Work with teams to deliver safe, reliable outcomes for customers
- Full Australian working rights
- Certificate IV in Train Driving - essential
- Valid unrestricted Class C licence and reliable transport
- Category 1 Rail Medical, Musculoskeletal assessment, and ongoing drug/alcohol compliance
- NSW Safe Working and route knowledge (highly desirable)
- National Police Check
- A strong, proven commitment to safety
- Ability to work a 24/7 rotating roster
- Flexibility to meet operational demands
We are a company built on solid foundations with a team of dedicated people, guided by common values; Make it Simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, Own It.
We care about each other and the work we do, because of this, ‘we care more’ is the Pacific National core philosophy.
Pacific National acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live, work, and rail.
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