Job Description

Locomotive Driver - Intermodal

• 24/7 Rail Operation
• Based in Tennyson QLD
• 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 exciting opportunity has become available for an Intermodal Locomotive Driver to join our operations team in Tennyson, Queensland.

What You’ll Do

As an Intermodal Locomotive Driver, you will be responsible for delivering reliable intermodal services that meet operational plans and customer expectations.

Reporting to the Supervisor, you will:

• Operate Pacific National locomotives in compliance with safe working regulations and driver accreditation requirements.
• Perform duties across both mainline and terminal operations in accordance with operational requirements.
• Liaise with Train Control to ensure efficient train operations and schedule adherence.
• Prepare and provision locomotives, including system checks and compliance documentation.
• Perform minor maintenance and first-level servicing activities.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers to meet operational needs.

What You’ll Bring

• Accredited and fully qualified Locomotive Driver, please upload your Certificate IV in Train Driving during your application.
• Proven locomotive driving experience.
• High regard for safety and compliance.
• Positive, team-focused attitude with ability to work autonomously.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Current full motor vehicle licence.
• Flexibility to work a 24/7 roster, including local and barracks work.

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

Applications close: Sunday the 12th of April 2026

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