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Locomotive Drivers - Coppabella

Coppabella, Queensland💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-18 → 2026-09-26

Core

Operating heavy haul trains weighing over 10,000 tonnes on Australia's coal systems (Goonyella & Blackwater) to transport critical freight.

Role type

Locomotive Driver (Heavy Haul)

Builds

Coal and bulk commodity freight trains for customers across mainland Australia

Domain

Rail freight / Mining logistics

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Locomotive operation, pre-start checks, compliance documentation, safety monitoring, train performance monitoring, 24/7 roster flexibility

Preferred skills

QLD Safe Working knowledge, route knowledge

Technologies

Locomotives, rail signaling systems

Responsibilities

Prioritise safety in every moment, complete pre-start checks and compliance documentation, prepare operate and shut down locomotives, monitor train performance and respond to changing conditions, work with teams to deliver safe reliable outcomes

Seniority

Entry-level to Mid-level (Certificate IV required)

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