Locomotive Driver Stuart

Stuart - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Stuart

Remuneration/Benefit:NA

Aurizon is currently seeking applications to join the Bulk business in North Queensland. This opportunity is open to qualified Locomotive Drivers that would like to join a company that genuinely appreciates the efforts of its workers and is constantly looking at ways to make life at Aurizon an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Our employees are our biggest asset and we are fully committed to working with you and your colleagues to achieve an inclusive and productive workforce. You will be required to travel Townsville to Mackay and Townsville to Cairns on camp jobs. You will also be required to work locally on local yard and port shunts.

About the role:

Operation of locomotives including mainline shunting and marshalling.
Examine and certify trains as ready for departure.
Work in accordance with Aurizons 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 Aurizons safety strategy I Know Safe I Choose Safe
Must be available to work a 24/7 shift roster
Experience working in the QLD Safe Working systems an advantage
Extensive freight and/or heavy haulage locomotive driving experience
A Certificate IV in Rail Operations (or equivalent)
Current unrestricted drivers licence
Route qualifications from Mackay to Cairns and/or Townsville to Hughenden will be highly regarded.

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 Australias 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.

To learn about us and our company values please visit

Location: StuartRemuneration/Benefit:NAAurizon is currently seeking applications to join the Bulk business in North Queensland. This opportunity is open to qualified Locomotive Drivers that would like to join a company that genuinely appreciates the efforts of its workers and is constantly looking a...