Melbourne - Fully Qualified Freight Train Driver

Southern Shorthaul Railroad; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Shorthaul Railroad in Melbourne seeks a Permanent Fully Qualified Freight Train Driver to operate safely and efficiently from Melbourne. The role involves assisting with freight haulage, provisioning locomotives and wagons, and performing in-field fault repairs.

Candidates must hold Certificate IV Rail Operations and NSW Safeworking Qualifications, with a current National Police Check or willingness to obtain one.

Qualifications

• High level of literacy, numeracy and comprehension skills.
• Evidence of route qualifications/experience.
• Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain one.
• Professionalism, integrity, reliability and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with freight haulage tasks in accordance with SSR policies and procedures.
• Preparing and provisioning locomotives and wagons for train operations by following SSR procedures.
• Performing minor fault repairs and failure rectifications in-field.
• Undertaking maintenance tasks and assisting rolling-stock maintainers to validate the integrity of rolling stock (including brakes).
• Conducting themselves in a professional manner with a strong customer and safety focus.
• Ensuring a commitment to established processes and management of risks with the objective of zero injuries.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Rail route experience

Education

Certificate IV Rail Operations

NSW Safeworking Qualifications

National Police Check

Job description

Melbourne - Fully Qualified Freight Train Driver

Southern Shorthaul Railroad – Melbourne VIC

Southern Shorthaul Railroad is a progressive privately-owned rail operator, providing services throughout New South Wales and Victoria.Our focus on customer service has helped forge our reputation for safety, quality, and reliability.

SSR is currently looking to recruit a Permanent Fully Qualified Freight Train Driver for work out of Melbourne.

Our Freight Train Drivers provide train operations in a safe, effective and efficient mannerand work collaborativelyby:

• Assisting with freight haulage tasks in accordance with SSR policies and procedures
• Preparing and provisioning locomotives and wagons for train operations by following SSR procedures
• Performing minor fault repairs and failure rectifications in-field
• Undertaking maintenance tasks and assisting rolling-stock maintainers to validate the integrity of rolling stock (including brakes), and ensuring all operational systems are safe and effective
• Conducting themselves in a professional manner with a strong customer and safety focus
• Ensuring a commitment to established processes and management of risks with the objective of zero injuries

Southern Shorthaul Railroad maintains a drug and alcohol-free work environment, with regular testing of employees and a zero tolerance for positive test results.

In pursuit of customer focused service delivery outcomes, these positions may:

• Require frequent remote working away from a home depot (booking off).
• Require rostering that will vary upon customer requirements, including weekends and shift work.

The successful applicant must demonstrate the following:

• Certificate IV Rail Operations - provide evidence of the units of competence successfully attained
• Current or previous NSW Safeworking Qualifications
• Evidence of your route qualifications/experience
• Category 1 Rail Safety Workers Medical or willingness to obtain one
• Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain one
• A high level of literacy, numeracy and comprehension skills
• Professionalism, integrity, reliability and a positive attitude