Medium Rail Plant Operator

5 days ago


Bendigo, Australia VLine Full time

Business Unit:
**OLM Civil SUY-BGO**
- Function:
**Network Devt, Assets & Maintenance (NDA&M)**
- Job Code:
**704143**

Medium Rail Plant Operator - Bendigo
- 4 days on, 3 days off. Tuesday to Friday, 7 AM to 4:30 PM; Saturday to Monday off.
- Job security and development opportunities within the organisation.
- Competitive hourly rate of $44 + super and 4 wks. leave.

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 3000 committed team members who are up to the challenge.

**About the role**

Join us as a Medium Rail Plant Operator in V/Line’s Network Development, Assets, and Maintenance Group

Reporting to the Civil Maintenance Supervisor, you'll operate medium-category trucks and machinery to help maintain the 500 kilometres of track along the Bendigo line.

In this hands-on role, you'll assist in replacing track components like sleepers, rails, and ballast while prioritising safety.

Key Accountabilities include:

- Loading and unloading equipment for transportation.
- Taking full responsibility for the truck and plant, ensuring maintenance and servicing are completed as required.
- Participating in the replacement of rail components like track, ballasts, and fastenings, and performing general maintenance and cleaning.
- Ensure that all operations comply with safety standards.
- Assist the team with manual labouring tasks when not operating plant and machinery.
- On occasion, employees will be required to work overtime, be away from home, travel to different locations, and work different shifts.

**About you**

V/Line is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment with a strong emphasis on safety for all employees.
- Hold a Certificate II Rail Infrastructure or be willing to obtain it within the first 6 months of employment.
- A valid medium rigid (MR) Truck License is Essential.
- Excavator experience with the required competencies.
- Availability to commit to 4 days on, 3 days off. Tuesday to Friday, 7 AM to 4:30 PM; Saturday to Monday off.
- Backhoe, excavator and front-end loader experience with the required competencies are desirable.
- Experience in rail or civil is advantageous.
- Demonstrated alignment to V/Line’s values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership, and human rights.

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

How to Apply

The recruitment and selection process may include aptitude assessments, behavioural and/or technical interviews and employment references.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment screening, including probity (police) checks, a CAT 1 medical assessment, and an Australian entitlement to work. V/Line employees are required to maintain a valid Working with Children Check Victoria (Employee) for the duration of employment.

The remuneration for this position is $44 per hour, plus penalty rates in accordance with the V/Line Asset Management Enterprise Agreement 2023.

V/Line is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we welcome applicants from any background. We value diversity and are continuously working towards creating a flexible and inclusive environment that is representative of the Victorian community.



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