Heavy Rail Plant Operator
Geelong
Permanent Full Time (Night Shift)

Reporting to the Ganger, could you be our next Heavy Rail Plant Operator?

About the role

Reporting to the Ganger, you’ll play a hands on role in the maintenance, renewal, and upgrade of track and civil structures. You’ll operate and drive medium to heavy rigid trucks and rail plant, assist with loading/unloading, and perform both manual and machinery based tasks to keep our rail network in top condition.

About you

You’re someone who enjoys working outdoors in all weather conditions, takes pride in producing quality work, and understands the importance of safety on the job. You’re reliable, adaptable, and a strong team player, but can also work independently when needed. You’re comfortable with night shift and you’re looking for a role that offers variety, stability, and the chance to develop new skills.

Key Accountabilities include but are not limited to:

- Loading and unloading equipment for transportation.

- Taking full responsibility for the truck and plant ensuring maintenance and servicing are completed as required.

- Participating in the replacement of rail components like track, ballasts, and fastenings, and performing general maintenance and cleaning.

- Ensure that all operations comply with safety standards.

- Assist the team with manual labouring tasks when not operating plant and machinery.

- There may be a requirement to work overtime & travel to different locations and work different shifts on occasion.

To be considered for entry into the selection process for this role, applicants must meet the following ‘key selection criteria’,



which forms part of our merit-based recruitment process. Applicants are required to include a one-page summary with their application outlining how they meet each of the key selection criteria.

- Cert II in Rail Infrastructure preferred (or willingness to obtain within 6 months)

- Mandatory - Heavy Rigid Truck Licence and relevant plant operation competencies

- Demonstrated experience in operating - Excavator (greater than 4.5 tonne), Backhoe, Dump Truck, Loader

- Heavy Combination Licence (preferred but not mandatory)

- Safely Access the Rail Corridor (Track Awareness) accreditation (or willingness to obtain)

- Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and quality work

- Flexibility to work different shifts and travel when required

- Demonstrated alignment with V/Line’s values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.

This position will be paid in line with the or V/Line Asset Management Enterprise Agreement 2023 - IMW (TRACK) 2.2.
The selection process may include aptitude assessments, a behavioural interview and a medical risk category 1 check.
It is expected that all employees complete at least 12 months of continuous service in their current position before making an application for an alternate role.



Employees who are in their probationary period at the time of application are ineligible to apply.

Initial enquiries can be made to Rodney Kiu, Talent Acquisition Business Partner on

As an equal opportunity employer, V/Line is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace and network that reflects the communities we serve. We accept and value the contributions of all our employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability.

We were also named a Work 180 endorsed employer for the second year in a row – meaning, we are committed to creating a great workplace for women.

We are committed to providing a comfortable and accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage, please contact the Talent Acquisition Business Partner mentioned above, or email for confidential support.

V/Line are proud to be a part of the Department of Transport & Planning's Yani Bangal Transport and Planning Portfolio First Peoples Careers Strategy 2023-2028. We take this prospect to welcome and encourage applications from First Peoples.

To apply for this or other vacancies, please submit an up-to-date resume, and include a one-page summary outlining how you meet each of the key selection criteria, via the careers website at Internal Opportunities

It is recommended employees notify their current line manager when applying for alternate roles within V/Line.

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Applications close: 24th of November - 11:59pm

📌 Heavy Rail Plant Operator - Geelong NS
🏢 PHE
📍 Geelong