Sydney - Fully Qualified Freight Train Drivers

Southern Shorthaul Railroad; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Shorthaul Railroad in Sydney is seeking Fully Qualified Freight Train Drivers to operate freight services safely and efficiently from Sydney. You will prepare locomotives and wagons, assist with haulage tasks, perform minor fault repairs in-field, and ensure rolling stock safety compliance while maintaining a professional, customer‑focused approach.

The successful applicant will hold NSW Safeworking Qualifications, evidence of route qualifications/experience, and be prepared to obtain

Qualifications

• Current or previous NSW Safeworking Qualifications.
• Evidence of route qualifications/experience.
• Category 1 Rail Safety Workers Medical or willingness to obtain one.
• Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain one.
• A high level of literacy, numeracy and comprehension skills.
• A commitment to a safety culture, and a can-do customer focus.
• Professionalism, integrity, reliability and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist with freight haulage tasks in accordance with SSR policies and procedures.
• Prepare locomotives and wagons for train operations by following SSR procedures.
• Perform minor fault repairs and failure rectifications in-field.
• Undertake maintenance tasks and assist rolling-stock maintainers to validate the integrity of rolling stock (including brakes).
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner with a strong customer and safety focus.
• Ensure compliance with established processes and manage risks to aim for zero injuries.

Skills

Safeworking NSW

Route qualifications/experience

Rail Safety Medical

National Police Check

Literacy & numeracy

Safety culture

Customer focus

Professionalism

Job description

Sydney - Fully Qualified Freight Train Drivers

Southern Shorthaul Railroad – Sydney CBD NSW

Southern Shorthaul Railroad is a progressive privately-owned rail operator, providing services throughout New South Wales and Victoria.Our focus on customer service has helped forge our reputation for safety, quality, and reliability.

We are currently looking to recruit Fully Qualified Freight Train Drivers for work out of Sydney.

Our Freight Train Drivers provide train operations in a safe, effective and efficient mannerand work collaborativelyby:

• Assisting with freight haulage tasks in accordance with SSR policies and procedures
• Preparing and provisioning locomotives and wagons for train operations by following SSR procedures
• Performing minor fault repairs and failure rectifications in-field
• Undertaking maintenance tasks and assisting rolling-stock maintainers to validate the integrity of rolling stock (including brakes), and ensuring all operational systems are safe and effective
• Conducting themselves in a professional manner with a strong customer and safety focus
• Ensuring a commitment to established processes and management of risks with the objective of zero injuries

Southern Shorthaul Railroad maintains a drug and alcohol-free work environment, with regular testing of employees and a zero tolerance for positive test results.

In pursuit of customer focused service delivery outcomes, these positions may:

• Require frequent remote working away from a home depot (booking off).
• Require rostering that will vary upon customer requirements, including weekends and shift work.

The successful applicant must demonstrate the following:

• Current or previous NSW Safeworking Qualifications
• Evidence of your route qualifications/experience
• . Category 1 Rail Safety Workers Medical or willingness to obtain one
• . Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain one
• A high level of literacy, numeracy and comprehension skills
• A commitment to a safety culture, and a can-do customer focus
• Professionalism, integrity, reliability and a positive attitude