Locomotive Driver

4 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Aurizon Full time

Job Number:
96003-490077

Work type:
Permanent - Full Time

**Location**:
Melbourne

Categories:
Transport Operations & Logistics, Train Driver

**Location**: Melbourne

Aurizon and Team Global Express (TGE) have 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.

We are currently seeking qualified Locomotive Drivers to be based at our Vic Dock depot in Melbourne on a full-time arrangement.

**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 a 24/7 shift roster.
- Experience in Victoria Safe Working systems an advantage.
- Extensive freight and/or heavy haulage locomotive driving experience.
- A Certificate IV in Rail Operations (or equivalent).
- Current unrestricted driver’s licence.

**What we offer you**:
At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities.

Some of our benefits include:

- Development and growth opportunities.
- Access to mentoring and development programs.
- Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
- Parental leave program and super booster.

**About Aurizon.**

Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.

**Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture.**

At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.

**For more information about this vacancy, please contact Marissa Whittington on 0499 846 036**

**Advertised**: 19 Feb 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 14 Mar 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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