Sydney - Entry Level Assistant Freight Train Drivers
Southern Shorthaul Railroad is a progressive privately‑owned rail operator, providing services throughout New South Wales and Victoria. Our focus on customer service has helped forge our reputation for safety, quality, and reliability.
We have an exciting opportunity available for career minded individuals who are passionate about Trains and the Rail Industry. Due to ongoing growth we are currently looking to recruit Entry Level Assistant Train Drivers for work out of Sydney. Full on the job comprehensive training and ongoing mentoring and support will be provided to successful candidates.
Our Assistant Train Drivers provide train operations in a safe, effective and efficient manner and work collaboratively by:
* Assisting with freight haulage tasks in accordance with SSR policies and procedures
* Preparing and provisioning locomotives and wagons for train operations by following SSR procedures
* Performing minor fault repairs and failure rectifications in-field
* Undertaking maintenance tasks and assisting rolling‑stock maintainers to validate the integrity of rolling stock (including brakes), and ensuring all operational systems are safe and effective
* Conducting themselves in a professional manner with a strong customer and safety focus
* Ensuring a commitment to established processes and management of risks with the objective of zero injuries
Southern Shorthaul Railroad maintains a drug and alcohol‑free work environment, with regular testing of employees and a zero tolerance for positive test results.
In pursuit of customer focused service delivery outcomes, these positions may:
Require frequent remote working away from a home depot (booking off).
Require rostering that will vary upon customer requirements, including weekends and shift work.
The successful applicants must demonstrate the following key requirements:
* Keen interest in Trains and the Rail Industry
* Be self motivated and passionate about embarking on a career in Rail Industry
* Ability to work a 24/7 roster, including shift patterns which include nights, public holidays and weekends
* Ability to spend time away from home
* Reside within 100kms of the Depot
* Ability to thrive in high pressure situations
* Hold a current Unrestricted Manual Drivers Licence
* Hold a current Category 1 Rail Safety Workers Medical or willingness to obtain one
* Hold a current National Police Check or willingness to obtain one
* Possess a high level of literacy, numeracy and comprehension skills
* Possess a commitment to a safety culture, and a can‑do customer focus
* Professionalism, integrity, reliability and a positive attitude
* Be available for an end of November 2025 start
Please submit your application, including a resume and cover letter addressing the key requirements as mentioned above in order to be considered for a position.
Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Sydney International Airport, Sydney NSW
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