Locomotive Driver - Townsville
Core
Operate mixed freight services and locomotives safely within a 24/7 rail environment, ensuring daily train plans are met while maintaining safety and efficiency.
Role type
Qualified Locomotive Driver
Builds
Bulk freight train operations (coal, intermodal containers, steel, bulk commodities)
Domain
Rail freight transport
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Locomotive operation, train driving accreditation, minor maintenance, first-level locomotive servicing, compliance documentation, liaison with train control, safety discipline, autonomous work
Preferred skills
Northwest Line experience, RCS Safe Working qualifications
Technologies
Locomotive control systems
Responsibilities
Operate Pacific National locomotives in accordance with safe working regulations and operational procedures; Provision and prepare locomotives including checking and testing control systems; Perform minor maintenance and undertake first-level locomotive servicing; Liaise with Train Control and internal stakeholders to support safe operations; Ensure daily train plans and schedules are met.