Locomotive Driver

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Job summary

Aurizon is looking for Qualified Locomotive Drivers for its Sydney depot. Candidates will operate locomotives, ensuring safety and operational standards, while providing excellent customer service. The role offers long-term career opportunities within a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Development and growth opportunities

Mentoring and development programs

Discounts on health insurance and travel

Parental leave and superannuation booster

Qualifications

• Experience with Safe Working systems in NSW & QLD is advantageous.
• Extensive freight and/or heavy haulage locomotive driving experience.
• Strong commitment to safety and availability for a 24/7 shift roster.

Responsibilities

• Operate locomotives and maintain high on-time performance.
• Examine and certify trains ready for departure.
• Work according to safety and operational standards.

Skills

Inventory Control

Basic Math

Commercial Driving

Heavy Lifting

Education

Certificate IV in Rail Operations or equivalent

Job description

Aurizon is seeking Qualified Locomotive Drivers based at our Sydney (Glenlee) depot. This opportunity is open to drivers who want to join a company that values its workers and strives to make work life enjoyable and rewarding. Our employees are our biggest asset, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and productive workforce.

Aurizon and Team Global Express (TGE) have signed a major long-term national contract, positioning Aurizon in Australia's growing containerised freight market. This contract provides rail linehaul services connecting Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.

About the role :

• Operate locomotives, including mainline shunting and marshalling.
• Examine and certify trains as ready for departure.
• Work according to Aurizon's safety and operational standards and procedures.
• Maintain high on-time running performance.
• Prepare and conduct brake testing on locomotives.
• Provide high-quality customer service to meet business objectives.

About you :

• Strong commitment to safety and Aurizon's safety strategy I Know Safe I Choose Safe.
• Availability to work a 24/7 shift roster.
• Experience with Safe Working systems in NSW & QLD is advantageous.
• Extensive freight and/or heavy haulage locomotive driving experience.
• A Certificate IV in Rail Operations or equivalent.

What we offer you :

At Aurizon, we support employee development and growth. With a nationwide portfolio, we offer long-term, exciting career opportunities.

Some benefits include :

• Development and growth opportunities.
• Mentoring and development programs.
• Discounts on health insurance, travel, gyms, vehicles, and retail brands.
• Parental leave and superannuation booster.

About Aurizon :

Australias largest rail freight operator, delivering over 250 million tonnes of commodities annually. Aurizon connects miners, producers, and industry with markets, playing a vital role in the Australian economy.

Diversity and culture :

We pride ourselves on a diverse, collaborative, and high-performance culture, offering opportunities for career development in a caring, inclusive environment. Learn more about our values on our website.

Key Skills :

Inventory Control, Basic Math, Paratransit, Tanker Experience, Van Driver, Box Truck Experience, Commercial Driving, Manual Transmission, Heavy Lifting, Driving.