Qualified Assistant Freight Train Driver - Sydney Field Ops

Southern Shorthaul Railroad; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Shorthaul Railroad in Sydney is seeking Full Time Qualified Assistant Freight Train Drivers to support safe, efficient freight operations out of Sydney. The role involves preparing locomotives and wagons, assisting with haulage tasks and in-field fault rectifications.

You will work across varying rosters, including weekends, with a strong focus on safety, customer service and compliance with SSR procedures. Applicants must meet rail operations certificates and medical/police checks.

Qualifications

• High level of literacy and numeracy is required.
• Evidence of route qualifications/experience.
• Commitment to safety culture and customer focus.
• Professionalism, integrity and reliability.
• Ability to follow SSR procedures and maintain safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist with freight haulage tasks per SSR policies and procedures.
• Prepare locomotives and wagons for operations per SSR procedures.
• Perform minor fault repairs and rectifications in-field.
• Support rolling-stock maintenance and verify braking and safety systems.
• Conduct activities with a strong safety and customer service focus.
• Adhere to rostering and shift requirements, including weekends when needed.

Skills

Literacy & numeracy

Route qualifications/experience

Safety culture

Professionalism

Reliability

Education

Certificate IV Rail Operations

Job description

Southern Shorthaul Railroad in Sydney is seeking Full Time Qualified Assistant Freight Train Drivers to support safe, efficient freight operations out of Sydney. The role involves preparing locomotives and wagons, assisting with haulage tasks and in-field fault rectifications.

You will work across varying rosters, including weekends, with a strong focus on safety, customer service and compliance with SSR procedures. Applicants must meet rail operations certificates and medical/police checks.