Remuneration/Benefit

$130k + Super + Permanent Full-Time role

Looking for a Change from Mining, Manufacturing, Workshop, Construction, Defence, Agriculture or Heavy Industry?

- Start on approximately $130k plus super and travel allowances with opportunities to progress
- Working mostly independent on local plant equipment
- 8 on 6 off roster minimal travel away from home
- Build a long-term career with Australia's largest rail freight operator
- Opportunities to progress into technical, supervisory and leadership roles
- Solid focus on safety, teamwork and ongoing development

About the role

As a Trade Operator within this team, you'll be part of a skilled team maintaining and operating specialised plant and heavy equipment that supports the safe and efficient operation of Australia's busiest coal rail network.

Your work will include:

- Mechanical maintenance, servicing and repair of plant equipment
- Fault finding and troubleshooting large machinery
- Working alongside experienced tradespeople and technicians

About you

- Current driver’s licence




- Strong mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting skills

Highly Regarded Backgrounds

We encourage applications from candidates with experience in:

- Mining maintenance/Mobile plant maintenance
- Manufacturing and production facilities
- Defence maintenance environments
- Workshop-based maintenance/ Heavy transport and logistics
- Agricultural machinery
- Ports and bulk handling

Rail experience is not required.

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.

Advertised: 21 Jul 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 04 Aug 2026 E. Australia Standard Time

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📌 Trade Operator - Plant Equipment (Rockhampton Regional)
🏢 Aurizon
📍 Rockhampton Regional