Long-Haul Locomotive Driver — Sign-On & Relocation

Aurizon; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive

Relocation support

Career development

Parental leave

Superannuation

Job summary

Aurizon’s Bulk team is expanding in regional NSW, with long-term rail linehaul contracts across major cities. Broken Hill roles involve locomotives operation, braking tests, and ensuring on-time performance while adhering to safety standards.

The project offers sign-on incentives and relocation support for permanent roles. Candidate must have extensive freight locomotive experience and be available for 24/7 shifts, with a Certificate IV in Rail Operations or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Experience operating locomotives including mainline, shunting and marshalling.
• Extensive freight or heavy haulage locomotive driving experience required.
• Must maintain safety standards and procedures.
• Availability to work a 24/7 shift roster.

Responsibilities

• Operate locomotives on mainline, shunting and marshalling duties.
• Examine and certify trains as ready for departure.
• Adhere to Aurizon's safety and operational standards and procedures.
• Maintain high on-time running performance.
• Perform brake testing on locomotives.
• Provide high quality customer service to meet business objectives.

Skills

Locomotive driving

Safety focus

24/7 shifts

Safe System knowledge

Education

Certificate IV in Rail Operations

Job description

Aurizon’s Bulk team is expanding in regional NSW, with long-term rail linehaul contracts across major cities. Broken Hill roles involve locomotives operation, braking tests, and ensuring on-time performance while adhering to safety standards.

The project offers sign-on incentives and relocation support for permanent roles. Candidate must have extensive freight locomotive experience and be available for 24/7 shifts, with a Certificate IV in Rail Operations or equivalent.