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Heavy equipment operator

Aurizon
Posted: 6 May
Offer description

Job Number:
96281-501206

Work type:
Permanent - Full Time

**Location**:
Forrestfield

Categories:
Traineeship, Transport Operations & Logistics

**About the role**:
Join the Aurizon Bulk Terminal team in Forrestfield (WA) as a key part of our Terminal Operations! Reporting to the Terminal Operations Leader, this permanent position offers a 7 on 7 off residential roster, working both a week of days and a week of nights (12hr shifts).

This opportunity is open to entry-level, locally based applicants with a minimum C Class driver's licence, a strong safety mindset, and a desire to learn and grow into a multi-ticketed operator. Take the first step towards a rewarding career in logistics!

**Responsibilities**:

- Operate Medium/Heavy rigid vehicles.
- Complete production work including operating machines, cleaning equipment and tools, and assisting terminal operational staff.
- Handle bulk dangerous goods safely.
- Perform plant and equipment inspections & pre-starts.
- Provide provisioning, service, cleaning, and lower-level maintenance on plant and equipment.
- Contribute to general housekeeping and safety practices.
- Utilise all available competencies and licences, be willing to obtain any necessary licences and/or competencies for ongoing operations.
- Provide a high level of customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

**About You**:

- Proven mechanical aptitude and a strong commitment to safety.
- Current unrestricted driver's licence.
- High-risk heavy forklift ticket (or willingness to obtain).
- EWP ticket (or willingness to obtain).
- Ability to work cross-functionally and as part of a team.
- Experience working in a heavy industry and around heavy machinery.

**Why Join Us?**

At Aurizon, we are committed to fostering a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow professionally. With career progression opportunities, and a safety-first culture, this is the perfect place to start and develop your career in the terminal industry.

**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 Australia's 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.

**Advertised**: 05 May 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**: 19 May 2025 W. Australia Standard Time

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