Rail Freight Operator Trainee – Launch Your Logistics Career

Aurizon; Cloncurry Shire; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Mentoring and development programs

Health insurance discounts

Job summary

Aurizon Bulk is offering entry level positions for a Trainee Freight Operator at the Cloncurry depot. The role focuses on hands-on training, safe loading/unloading, and learning to inspect rollingstock while coordinating with depot staff.

Successful candidates will undertake the training program, pass health checks, and develop skills in brake testing, shunting, and communications. Weekends and long shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• C Class Licence mandatory.
• High Risk Forklift Licence desirable.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the theoretical and practical components of the training program.
• Ensure loading and unloading of customers' products is carried out efficiently and safely.
• Rectify minor faults on rollingstock.
• Conduct brake testing of trains.
• Effectively communicate with depot personnel face to face and via two-way radio.
• Undertake shunting and marshalling of trains.

Skills

C Class Licence

Forklift Licence

Safety mindset

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Tools

Heavy machinery

Job description

Aurizon Bulk is offering entry level positions for a Trainee Freight Operator at the Cloncurry depot. The role focuses on hands-on training, safe loading/unloading, and learning to inspect rollingstock while coordinating with depot staff.

Successful candidates will undertake the training program, pass health checks, and develop skills in brake testing, shunting, and communications. Weekends and long shifts may be required.