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Equipment Operator

Aurizon -
Townsville QLD

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Health insurance
Parental leave
Insurance services

Qualifications

Excavator
Forklift Licence
HC Licence
Forklift
MC Licence
Front end loader truck
Driver Licence
Reach Stacker Licence

Full Job Description

Job Number:

87274-580845

Work type:

Permanent - Full Time

Location:

Townsville

Categories:

Transport Operations & Logistics

Location: Townsville

Aurizon’s Townsville depot team is seeking a safety focused Heavy Equipment Operator to join them on a full time permanent basis. This role will see you operating various types of mobile equipment, such as forklifts, reach stackers, front end loader, excavator.

Rotating roster of Dayshift & Nightshift and weekend shifts as well as opportunity for overtime.
Permanent full time residential position with Australia’s Largest Freight Operator.

About the role:

Operate various mobile equipment ranging from 3 tonne forklifts up to 45 tonne reach stackers.
Loading and unloading of various containerised/palletised freight for trucks and rail line.
Communicate effectively via two-way radios with team members and coordinator.
Conduct relevant pre-start vehicle checks for operating machinery
Perform general terminal duties as directed including computer work and minor servicing of equipment

About you:

Must hold a current High Risk Forklift licence (LF)
High Risk Reach Stacker Ticket (RS) (preferred)
HC or MC licence (preferred but no essential)
Front end loader/Skid steer/Excavator (preferred but not essential)
C Class driver’s licence
Previous experience in forklift operations (Container operations preferred)
Ability to carry out routine container movements using a forklift (50 + movements per day)
Ability to use tablet accurately
Strong safety awareness and commitment to zero harm
Reliable attendance and punctuality
Willingness to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and public holidays

What we offer you:

At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities.

Some of our benefits include:

Development and growth opportunities.
Access to mentoring and development programs.
Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
Parental leave program and super booster.

About Aurizon.

Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.

Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture.

At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.

To learn about us and our company values, please visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers

Advertised: 16 Apr 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 17 Jun 2026 E. Australia Standard Time

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