Rail Plant Operator — Track Maintenance | FT, Free Myki

the original; Maryborough; On-site; AUD 135,589,000 - 137,760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free MYKI travel

Flexible working

Job summary

V/Line is seeking a Heavy Rail Plant Operator (WMC3) based in Maryborough. You will drive and operate medium to heavy plant, renew track components, and support rail maintenance across Victoria.

This hands-on role involves shifts, possible overnight stays, and strict safety standards. You must hold a Heavy Rigid Truck Licence with plant operation competencies and be prepared for travel, training, and potential accreditation upgrades.

Qualifications

• Current Heavy Rigid Truck Licence and relevant plant operation competencies.
• Experience operating excavator (>4.5 tonne), backhoe, dump truck and loader.
• Heavy Combination Licence (preferred but not mandatory).
• Cert II in Rail Infrastructure (or willingness to obtain within 6 months).
• Track Awareness accreditation (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and quality work.
• Flexibility to work different shifts and travel when required.
• Demonstrated alignment with V/Line's values of 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 for 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.
• Loading and unloading equipment for transportation; maintaining and servicing as required.

Skills

Safety focus

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Heavy Rigid Truck Licence

Excavator (>4.5t) experience

Backhoe experience

Dump Truck experience

Loader experience

Heavy Combination Licence

Cert II in Rail Infrastructure

Track Awareness accreditation

Tools

Excavator operation

Backhoe operation

Dump Truck operation

Loader operation

Rail maintenance equipment

Job description

V/Line is seeking a Heavy Rail Plant Operator (WMC3) based in Maryborough. You will drive and operate medium to heavy plant, renew track components, and support rail maintenance across Victoria.

This hands-on role involves shifts, possible overnight stays, and strict safety standards. You must hold a Heavy Rigid Truck Licence with plant operation competencies and be prepared for travel, training, and potential accreditation upgrades.