Terminal Operator / Yard Locomotive Driver

- Permanent opportunity based in Tennyson
- Operate locomotives, forklifts and conduct yard shunting activities
- Rotating roster including days, nights and weekends

Safely Every Day – That’s Our Promise

Join Pacific National, Australia's largest private rail freight operator.

Every day we transport millions of tonnes of critical freight around the country for our customers. We haul coal, intermodal containers, steel, and bulk commodities that keep Australia moving.

An opportunity has presented itself for a Terminal Operator Level 4 / Yard Locomotive Driver to join our team in Tennyson, QLD.

What You'll Do

Support the safe and efficient operation of our rail terminal through locomotive driving, train assembly activities and freight handling responsibilities.

Reporting to the Supervisor you will:

- Drive locomotives and perform shunting activities within the yard precinct
- Coordinate, assemble and dismantle trains to meet operational requirements
- Operate forklifts to support terminal and freight handling activities
- Conduct train examinations and brake testing activities
- Process operational documentation and freight movements using computer-based systems
- Maintain compliance with rail safety procedures, policies and secure working practices




- Contribute to a 24/7 operation working rotating shifts including weekends and nights

What You'll Bring

- Shunt Driver accreditation
- Current Heavy Forklift Licence
- Current High Risk CV Licence
- Current unrestricted Driver's Licence
- Experience undertaking train inspections and brake testing activities
- Strong commitment to safety and operational compliance
- Sound computer skills and ability to use operational systems
- Robust teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills

Why join us?

At Pacific National we value the contribution of each team member. Our values underpin our commitment to create an inclusive culture where everyone is accepted.

Some of the benefits we offer are:

- Paid parental leave
- Novated Leasing
- Fitness Passport
- Purchase leave program
- Access to EAP program through Sonder

We live by our Values: Make it Simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own It – helping us build strong connections and do our best work every day.

Ready to deliver what matters?

Click ‘Apply Now’ and start your journey with Pacific National.

Learn more at https://www.pacificnational.com.au/careers

Pacific National acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work live and rail.

📌 Terminal Operator / Yard Locomotive Driver (Tennyson)
🏢 Pacific National
📍 Tennyson