Casual Qualified Locomotive Driver

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One Rail Australia is one of Australia's leading rail-based logistics partners, delivering value through customer service, operational excellence and innovation. Our number one priority is to deliver for our customers safely – when and where they need it. We currently operate in Queensland and New South Wales, including the Hunter Valley.

About the Role:

Casual Qualified Locomotive Driver vacancies have recently become available at our Newcastle depot. The core purpose of the role is to operate locomotives and provide operational support to ensure the safe and efficient working of freight trains.

In addition to the above, your key responsibilities will also include:

  • Operate locomotives in a safe and efficient manner
  • Carry out shunting at yards, depots and sidings and carry out the examination of trains, including the conducting of brake and continuity tests
  • Carry out preparation, stabling, turning, and assembling of locomotives
  • Carry out roll-by inspections
  • Correct and reset minor on-road faults and diagnose and liaise with specialist staff for major on-road faults and failures
  • Operate, in accordance with correct procedures, all communications equipment and prepare documentation associated with the operation of the train
  • Drive motor vehicles

About You:

You will be part of the train crew servicing our Hunter Valley coal operations. You will work on highly technologically advanced locomotives and rollingstock and will play a key role in the ongoing success of the operation. This is a 24/7 operation, therefore you must be available to work various shifts on weekdays, weekends and public holidays.

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Certificate IV in Train Driving
  • A basic working knowledge of safe-working procedures in a railway environment
  • A strong commitment to following rules and operating safely
  • A willingness to be part of a team
  • A high level of concentration
  • Qualification in Train Orders for the network (desirable)

The Process:

As part of One Rail Australia's recruitment and selection process, short listed applicants will be required to:

  • Provide a recent national criminal history check.
  • Provide a Current C Class or higher Drivers Licence.
  • Undertake a Cat 1 Rail Medical

To apply, please click on the 'Quick Apply' link and provide your resume and cover letter. Shortlisted Applicants will be contacted for an Interview.

No recruitment agencies please, previous applicants need not apply.

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Seniority levelSeniority levelNot Applicable
  • Seniority levelNot Applicable
Employment typeEmployment typeOther
  • Employment typeOther
Job functionJob functionSupply Chain and Distribution
  • Job functionSupply Chain and Distribution
  • IndustriesTransportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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