711331 Freight Train Driver

Registration or licensing is required.

Passenger Train Drivers are excluded from this occupation. Passenger Train Drivers are included in Occupation 711332 Passenger Train Driver.

• Freight Locomotive Driver

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

• Inspects locomotives and rolling stock before, during, and after journeys
• Operates and monitors controls to regulate speed, direction, and braking, and track fuel consumption
• Ensures livestock freight are safe and in good physical condition
• Communicates with control centres and other train crew using radios and signals
• Manages the loading and unloading of freight
• Performs minor repairs and maintenance tasks on-track if necessary
• Couples and uncouples wagons using manual tools
• Keeps records of journeys, delays, and any incidents that occur
• Follows timetables and schedules to ensure on-time delivery of freight