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 safe 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? Learn more at careers

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

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