Truck Driver (Fixed Term Full Time) - Auburn

In this role, you’ll:

• Provide logistical support by operating road and materials handling equipment, delivering, loading/unloading, distributing, and storing materials essential to the maintenance of the Electric and Diesel rail passenger fleets,
• Provide support for depot maintenance with on time delivery of Rotables and Consumables,
• Arrange distribution of safety equipment and uniforms to correct locations,
• Support general stores activities and minor projects as directed by the Services Support Coordinator, such as assisting with stores and stocktaking activities,
• Ensure issues and incidents are reported in a timely manner following defect and incident reporting frameworks,
• Daily Safety Inspection of equipment including truck, forklift, slings, chains and associated parts,
• Execute safety responsibilities, authorities, and accountabilities,
• Ensure the interior and exterior of truck(s) are kept in a clean and presentable condition.

This position will be based out of the Auburn Heavy Maintenance Centre and is a (Fixed Term Limited Duration Full Time role up to 1 September 2027) - forming part of a dedicated logistics team and will transport heavy rolling stock components across Sydney Trains Maintenance Centres’.

We are seeking those that reside within a reasonable radius of the Lidcombe / Auburn depot’s

For further information on the position description and the information pack.

About you:

We are looking for an experienced Truck Driver who has the capability to work under limited supervision and has experience in maintaining a safe and injury free workplace for all employees while operating in a high speed, high traffic volume environment. 

You will also have:

• Class HR motor vehicle licence (rigid vehicle 4.5 to 8 tonnes), 
• Current Forklift Licence,
• Work Cover Authority to operate a 6-tonne forklift and 3 tonne cranes,
• Demonstrated capacity to operate and communicate within time critical, teamwork focussed situations to meet schedule deadlines where priorities can conflict,
• Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of Sydney Trains probity and ethical standards,
• Understanding of and compliance with HVNL, Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and load restraint requirements. 

You take pride in your ability to effectively communicate with other workers and members of public and are dedicated to maintaining a safe work environment.

The right attitude is vital recognising the importance this position plays with Sydney Trains.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location with remote days. 

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm Monday, 8 December 2025

For more information about this role, please contact DAVID.WALLMAN@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

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