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Bruce Baker

Willow Vale,Queensland

Summary

I joined the State Rail Authority of NSW in 1988 as a Trainee Locomotive Driver. I qualified as a Locomotive Driver in 1995 with the National Rail Corporation. I worked with a variety of operators in multiple locations including a 9 year stint as a heavy haul Locomotive Driver with Rio Tinto Iron Ore in the WA Pilbara region. Since Covid-19 i have been employed by Aurizon based at Acacia Ridge.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Locomotive Driver

Aurizon
2021.12 - Current

Operating Intermodal Services beween Brisbane and Maryborough


Preparing Locomotives for their next runs


Conducting Brake Tests on departing trains

Education

Year 10 School Certificate -

Irrawang High School
Raymond Terrace, NSW
11.1981

Skills

  • Locomotive Troubleshooting
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Problem Solving
  • Train Operation Expertise
  • Railway Safety Protocols
  • Effective Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Emergency Response
  • Route Knowledge
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Team Coordination
  • Coupling and Uncoupling
  • Refueling
  • Safety Monitoring
  • Accident Reporting
  • Brake Examination Tests
  • Two-Way Communication Device Use

Timeline

Locomotive Driver

Aurizon
2021.12 - Current

Year 10 School Certificate -

Irrawang High School
Bruce Baker