Entry-Level Locomotive Driver Assistants - Mudgee NSW
| Contract type: | Casual |
| Industry: | Rail |
| Salary: | $29.33-$43.66 gross per hour + super |
| Reference: | RAIL-2504-004-IB |
| Contact email: | railjobs@trojanrecruit.com.au |
Job description
About Trojan Rail
Trojan Rail is a leading provider of rail workforce solutions across Australia. We supply skilled, safety-focused personnel to Tier 1 rail operators, supporting critical freight operations nationwide. Our team is committed to delivering high standards of safety, compliance, and professionalism.
All training is delivered by a nationally recognised Registered Training Organisation (RTO), ensuring you receive the required knowledge and skills to enter the rail industry confidently.
About the Role
As a Locomotive Driver Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting daily train operations. Your responsibilities will include:
1-week practical training will take place at a live operational site in Werris Creek.
This is a casual role that offers flexibility, with the opportunity to take on more work based on your availability and readiness.
What We Offer
To be successful in this role, you will:
If you're ready to start your career in the rail industry,
apply now and join the Trojan Rail team in Mudgee.
Trojan Rail is a leading provider of rail workforce solutions across Australia. We supply skilled, safety-focused personnel to Tier 1 rail operators, supporting critical freight operations nationwide. Our team is committed to delivering high standards of safety, compliance, and professionalism.
All training is delivered by a nationally recognised Registered Training Organisation (RTO), ensuring you receive the required knowledge and skills to enter the rail industry confidently.
About the Role
As a Locomotive Driver Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting daily train operations. Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting the Locomotive Driver in the safe and efficient operation of freight trains
- Preparing locomotives for service, including pre-start checks and system testing
- Coordinating shunting movements, coupling and uncoupling wagons, and assembling trains
- Promptly reporting faults, issues, or irregularities
- Complying with all safety protocols and site procedures
1-week practical training will take place at a live operational site in Werris Creek.
This is a casual role that offers flexibility, with the opportunity to take on more work based on your availability and readiness.
What We Offer
- Employed from day one in a paid casual position
- Structured, nationally recognised training delivered through an RTO
- Classroom training in Mudgee, followed by hands-on practical training in Werris Creek
- Experience working with a Tier 1 Australian rail operator
- A pathway to build skills and begin a long-term career in the rail industry
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Be committed to safety and following procedures
- Be reliable, punctual, and willing to learn
- Have sound reading and writing skills to complete training and workplace documentation
- Communicate effectively and work well as part of a team
- Be physically fit and able to work outdoors in various conditions
- Be able to pass a Category 1 Rail Medical, including drug and alcohol screening
- Be able to complete a Musculoskeletal Fitness Assessment
- Hold (or be willing to obtain) a First Aid Certificate
- Hold a Class C or higher Drivers Licence with no restrictions.
If you're ready to start your career in the rail industry,
apply now and join the Trojan Rail team in Mudgee.
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