Surfacing Track Machine Operator

State Government of Victoria; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free myki travel

Flexible working

Dynamic environment

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

V/Line is seeking a Surfacing Track Machine Operator in Ballarat for a permanent full-time role. You’ll operate tampers and regulators, support maintenance and renewal projects across Victoria, and contribute to safety-focused team operations on a 10 days on/4 days off roster with shifting days and nights.

You should have experience with heavy machinery in rail or construction, a valid Driver’s Licence, and Cert II in Rail Infrastructure. Travel across regional Victoria may be required.

Qualifications

• Current Driver’s Licence required.
• Cert II in Rail Infrastructure – Mandatory.
• Current Safe Working Certificate – personal track safety.
• Experience with Pandrol Jackson tamper or similar equipment is preferred.
• Track vehicle operator competencies (TVO1) are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate track machinery including tampers and regulators.
• Carry out resurfacing tasks for renewal or maintenance of rail infrastructure.
• Participate in replacement/renewal of track materials (sleepers, rail, ballast, fastenings).
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance of track machines.
• Maintain a safe working environment for staff and the public.

Skills

Driver's Licence

Tamper Operator Experience

Rail infrastructure knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Cert II in Rail Infrastructure – Mandatory

Safe Working Certificate – personal track safety

Tools

Pandrol Jackson tamper

TVO1 Track Vehicle Operator Competencies

Job description

Surfacing Track Machine Operator

Ballarat

Permanent Full Time

V/Line’s purpose is to connect Victorians through safe, reliable, and accessible transport. We believe in giving all Victorians opportunities through travel and transport connecting them to jobs, education, family and friends, services, tourism and trade.

V/Line is experiencing significant growth and we’re delivering more services, more trains, cheaper fares, and huge projects. With more than 3700 weekly train and coach services, an expansive freight network and unprecedented rail investment, millions of Victorians depend on us to deliver. You could be one of our 3100 committed team members who are up to the challenge.

About the role

As a Surfacing Track Machine Operator, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving Victoria’s rail network, helping to ensure safe and reliable services for our customers and communities. Operating specialised track machinery including tampers and regulators, you’ll support maintenance and renewal projects across a variety of locations throughout Victoria. This is a hands on role that offers a great mix of machine operation, track infrastructure work, and ongoing project involvement, with opportunities to contribute to business improvement initiatives while working within a supportive and safety-focused team culture. This position operates on a 10 days on, 4 days off roster with rotating day and night shifts and requires flexibility to work overtime and travel away from home when required.

About you

You’re a safety conscious and motivated individual who enjoys hands on work and takes pride in delivering high-quality outcomes. With experience operating heavy machinery, ideally within rail, civil, construction, or infrastructure environments, you’re comfortable working in a dynamic team setting and adapting to changing operational needs. You value collaboration, build positive working relationships, and remain focused on maintaining safety, reliability, and performance standards. A strong work ethic, willingness to work across regional Victoria, and a commitment to contributing to a supportive team culture will set you up for success in this role

Key accountabilities include:

• Safely operate the track machinery, Tampers and Regulators.
• Carry out resurfacing tasks as directed for the renewal or maintenance of the rail infrastructure.
• Participate in the replacement and renewal of track and crossing work materials i.e., sleepers, rail, ballast, and fastenings.
• Carry out routine inspections and basic maintenance of track machines.
• Establish and maintain a safe working environment ensures the safety and well-being of staff, the community, customers, rolling stock and the infrastructure.

To be considered for entry into the selection process for this role, applicants must meet the following ‘key selection criteria’ which forms part of our merit-based recruitment process:

• Current Driver’s Licence
• Cert II in Rail Infrastructure – Mandatory
• Current Safe Working Certificate – personal track safety
• Sound awareness of the operation of the Pandrol Jackson tamper
• The successful candidate must be an experienced Tamper Operator and/ or Regulator Operator with the required Track Vehicle Operator Competencies (TVO1).
• Strong rail network experience and Enterprise Agreement application experience (highly desirable)

In addition to free myki travel, we offer:

• Community impact — Make a genuine difference. Work in a role that connects Victorians, every day.
• Huge potential — We’re transforming, and you can too. Be a change maker, recognised for your contribution and creativity.
• Dynamic environment — V/Line operates in a constantly changing space. Join a fast-paced and exciting organisation.
• Collaborative team — You’ll be part of a broader supportive team. Surround yourself with talented, passionate peers.
• Flexible working — We support flexible working. Work in a way that supports you to thrive in your role.

Remuneration for this position will be in line with the V/Line Rail Asset Management Enterprise Agreement 2023 and paid as anIMW (TRACK) 2.2.

We are committed to ensuring a comfortable and accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our Talent team at [e-mail] or ++1800 800 007++ for confidential support.

As an equal opportunity employer, V/Line is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace and network that reflects the communities we serve. We accept and value the contributions of all our employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability. We are also proud to be endorsed by Work 180 as a great place for women to work, second year in a row.

We proudly acknowledge First Peoples of Victoria. We acknowledge their ongoing strength in practicing the world’s oldest living culture. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners’ lands, waters, and skies on which we live and pay respects to their Elders past and present.

At V/Line, safety is our priority. Successful applicants will undergo relevant pre-employment and medical checks to meet our safeworking standards.

Remuneration for this position will be in line with the V/Line Asset Management Enterprise Agreement 2023.

Applications close: Friday 2nd of October – 5:00pm