Senior Freight & Heavy Equipment Operator

Subscribe To Job Alerts; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Mentoring programs (female and ATSI)

Health insurance discounts

Parental Leave Program

Super Booster

Job summary

Aurizon, based at the Stuart Terminal in Townsville, is seeking a safety‑mocused Operator to join the full‑time team. You will operate medium/heavy forklifts and reach stackers, perform maintenance, and conduct machine checks in a dynamic rail and logistics environment.

We welcome applicants with DL and DG considerations; strong problem solving and communication skills, and willingness to work day, afternoon and night shifts including weekends where needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and safe operating practices.
• RS Class Driver’s Licence preferred, DG license beneficial and may be obtained during employment.
• Forklift and crane tickets are required or highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium/heavy forklifts and reach stacker, service and perform basic maintenance on rolling stock.
• Conduct serviceability checks on all machines.
• Operate and maintain heavy lifting equipment (over 16 tonnes) and other terminal/site equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

RS Class Drivers Licence

DG license (preferred)

Forklift ticket

Crane ticket

Safety knowledge

Problem solving

Shift flexibility

Tools

Reach stacker

Job description

Aurizon, based at the Stuart Terminal in Townsville, is seeking a safety‑mocused Operator to join the full‑time team. You will operate medium/heavy forklifts and reach stackers, perform maintenance, and conduct machine checks in a dynamic rail and logistics environment.

We welcome applicants with DL and DG considerations; strong problem solving and communication skills, and willingness to work day, afternoon and night shifts including weekends where needed.