Locomotive Driver

Who is Watco?

Watco is a US based business first established in 1983 in Pittsburg, Kansas with strong roots tied to 'Customer First' Foundation Principles. Watco Australia is a dynamic and growth-focused organisation which operates rail services in Queensland, Western Australia and New South Wales, providing container and bulk transportation solutions for customers in the grain, agriculture, livestock, rail infrastructure, minerals and steel manufacturing industries.

Due to growth in our business, we have an opening for a permanent full-time Locomotive Driver to join our team in Mackay, Queensland.

About the role

As one of our successful candidates, you will be part of our valued team responsible for train services throughout Queensland. The incumbents will be customer focused with a safety always mindset.

You will need the ability to

• Undertake Watco train services with a customer focused mindset.
• Pass a Category 1 Rail Pre-Employment Medical and Drug & Alcohol Screen.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ policies and procedures.
• Maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders.
• Undertake travel, shift work and work away from home temporarily and as when required.
• Ability to work 24/7 shift work including weekends.

What you will bring

• Current Locomotive Driver Qualification (Certificate IV) with recent driving experience within the last twelve (12) months.
• Current unrestricted Class C drivers’ licence.
• Experience with shunting and yard operations.
• Current SARC and Safework Rules and Regulations competencies.
• Current RCS and DTC knowledge/competencies.
• A safety always mindset.
• Fatigue management skills.
• Route knowledge of regional Southwest, Central, Northern Queensland and Western Queensland regions will be highly regarded.

What we can offer

• Excellent working conditions.
• Competitive rate of pay and allowances.
• Genuine commitment to your safety.
• Career development pathways.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and family members.
• Novated Leasing Program.
• Flexible Work Arrangements.
• PPE provided.
• Be a part of a close-knit and supportive team.

Our team are recognised, acknowledged, and rewarded for the amazing work they do. Apply now to start your career with Watco Australia!

Note: You may be required to be vaccinated against certain illnesses or diseases as a precondition of employment.

Watco Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to maintaining, growing and supporting our diverse and inclusive culture, by seeking and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, women, and other diversity groups.