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Locomotive Driver - Broken Hill

Job number 680204 Work type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Broken Hill Categories: Transport Operations & Logistics, Targeted role

Aurizon's Bulk team continues to grow as we expand in regional NSW and progress mobilisation to deliver for our new long-term rail haulage contracts

In this latest stage of mobilisation, we have exciting opportunities available to be part of Bulk's NSW growth story in Broken Hill. Aurizon and Team Global Express (TGE) have just signed a major long-term national contract. This partnership with a cornerstone customer will see Aurizon secure a key position in Australia’s growing containerised freight market. The contract provides for Aurizon rail linehaul services connecting the state capitals of Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

About the role:

  • Operation of locomotives including mainline, shunting, and marshalling.
  • Examine and certify trains as ready for departure.
  • Work in accordance with Aurizon's safety and operational standards and procedures.
  • Maintain a high level of on-time running.
  • Prepare and conduct brake testing on locomotives.
  • Provide high quality customer service to enable Aurizon to meet its set business objectives. 

About you:  

  • Strong commitment to safety and Aurizon’s safety strategy “I Know Safe, I Choose Safe”.
  • Must be available to work 24/7 shift roster.
  • Experience in NSW & SA Safeworking System is advantageous.
  • Extensive freight and/or heavy haulage locomotive driving experience.
  • A Certificate IV in Rail Operations (or equivalent) 
  • Current unrestricted Class C drivers licence.

About Aurizon

Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator and a top ASX company.  Each year, we transport more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities, connecting miners, primary producers, and industry with international and domestic markets.

We strive for a diverse, collaborative, creative and a high-performance culture that celebrates the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic work environment.

To learn about us and our company values visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers

For more information on this position (reference 92117-131132), please contact Jason on 08 9212 2568

Advertised: 29 Nov 2023 Applications close: 08 Jan 2024