Rail Shunter & Maintenance Technician — Path to Driver

Aurizon; Australia; Remote; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Mentoring programs

Staff discounts

Job summary

Aurizon is recruiting for a Trainee Driver to join the Perth-based Kwinana rail operations team. The role offers a development path toward becoming a qualified locomotive driver, with opportunities to progress from Operational Maintainer ranks.

You will control train movements, conduct brake tests, inspect rolling stock, and support locomotive maintenance while adapting to day or night shifts and weekend work as required.

Qualifications

• C Class Drivers Licence required.
• Shunt qualification required.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Good problem solving and communication skills.
• Willing to work day and night shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Control the movement of trains and follow safety instructions.
• Home station in Kwinana depot; may work at Forrestfield as needed.
• Inspect for faults, repair and maintain rolling stock.
• Support maintenance of locomotives and related equipment.
• Conduct brake testing of trains.
• Communicate with depot staff, clients and control via radio or in person.
• Undertake shunting and marshalling of trains.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

C Class Drivers Licence

Shunt qualification

Safety mindset

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Communication

Shift work availability

Job description

Aurizon is recruiting for a Trainee Driver to join the Perth-based Kwinana rail operations team. The role offers a development path toward becoming a qualified locomotive driver, with opportunities to progress from Operational Maintainer ranks.

You will control train movements, conduct brake tests, inspect rolling stock, and support locomotive maintenance while adapting to day or night shifts and weekend work as required.