Rail Plant Operator – Day Shift, $47.78+/hr + Free Travel

V/Line; Maryborough; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Myki travel

Job summary

V/Line in Maryborough (Australia) is hiring a Heavy Rail Plant Operator for a permanent Day Shift role. You will operate and drive medium to heavy plant and trucks, maintain track and civil structures, and support rail maintenance projects across Victoria.

The position requires a Heavy Rigid Truck Licence with plant operation competence and a focus on safety, teamwork, and quality work. Travel and overtime may be required, with a supportive team and strong development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current Heavy Rigid Truck Licence and plant operation competencies.
• Experienced operating Excavator (>4.5t), Backhoe, Dump Truck and Loader.
• Heavy Combination Licence preferred.
• Cert II in Rail Infrastructure or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
• Safely Access the Rail Corridor (Track Awareness) accreditation or willingness to obtain.
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork and quality work.
• Flexibility to work different shifts and travel as required.
• Alignment with V/Line values: responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.

Responsibilities

• Replacing or renewing sleepers, rail, ballast and crossing materials.
• Operating medium to heavy plant, trucks and equipment safely.
• Working across Victoria with potential overnight stays and varying shifts.
• Collaborating with a supportive team and contractors on rail maintenance projects.
• Following strict safety and compliance standards to protect yourself, your team and the community.
• Overtime, staying away from home, travel to different locations and varying shifts may be required.

Skills

Heavy Vehicle Licence

Rail plant operation

Excavator/Backhoe

Track awareness

Education

Rail Infrastructure Cert

Tools

Loader operation

Job description

V/Line in Maryborough (Australia) is hiring a Heavy Rail Plant Operator for a permanent Day Shift role. You will operate and drive medium to heavy plant and trucks, maintain track and civil structures, and support rail maintenance projects across Victoria.

The position requires a Heavy Rigid Truck Licence with plant operation competence and a focus on safety, teamwork, and quality work. Travel and overtime may be required, with a supportive team and strong development opportunities.