Qualified Locomotive Driver – Avon Rail Operations

Opportunity overview
Aurizon is expanding its Avon Rail Operations team to meet growing customer demand and has multiple full-time permanent opportunities available for Qualified Locomotive Drivers. This residential role is based in Northam WA and is open to applicants willing to relocate permanently.

Relocation support
To support your move Aurizon is offering a $20000 upfront relocation assistance payment along with eight weeks of paid accommodation.

Who were looking for
This opportunity will suit someone who brings strong teamwork flexibility a high level of safety awareness and a genuine commitment to customer service.

About the role:

• Operate locomotives across mainline shunting and marshalling activities.
• Examine and certify trains to ensure they are ready for safe departure.
• Work in line with Aurizons safety operational standards and procedures.
• Support reliable operations by maintaining a strong focus on on-time running.
• Prepare for and conduct locomotive brake testing as required.
• Deliver high-quality customer service that supports Aurizons business objectives.

About you:

• Demonstrated commitment to safety and Aurizons Safety Strategy: I Know Safe I Choose Safe.
• Availability to work a 24/7 shift roster.
• Experience with the WA Safeworking System is highly regarded.
• Extensive locomotive driving experience in freight and/or heavy haulage operations.
• Certificate IV in Rail Operations or an equivalent qualification.
• Current unrestricted Class C drivers 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 Australias largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX 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 Experience:

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