At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive local freight, build customer relationships, and ensure safe loading/unloading.
- Company: Join a supportive team that values service and integrity.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, job security, overtime rates, and health discounts.
- Other info: Access to employee assistance programs and recognition for hard work.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community while enjoying flexible hours.
- Qualifications: MR license and experience with heavy vehicles preferred.
The predicted salary is between 19.8 - 24.2 $ per hour.
Join our Professional Driver Team and be part of a fast paced environment focusing on building strong customer relationships through local freight deliveries and pickups. This role would suit a customer focused and self-driven operator with a passion for delivering no matter the obstacle. In return, you will be rewarded with great equipment, competitive rates and allowances and job security with ongoing employment.
The Job:
- Flexible with working varied hours, including weekends and overtime with penalty rates.
- Work to deliver high levels of service to our customers through effectively transporting general freight supporting the community.
- Take responsibility for safely and securely loading and unloading a variety of freight with some manual handling of parcel freight.
- Completing daily vehicle inspections and necessary paperwork including pre-start checks as well as filling out run sheets, PODs and logbooks.
- Operate a forklift or pallet jack to load and unload general freight.
- Hold a current MR license with proven experience operating a Heavy Vehicle for a minimum of 2 years.
- A strong level of resilience and ability to problem solve coupled with the capability to work within a fast-paced, high pressure environment.
- Have a passion for going the extra mile to provide high level service to all our customers.
- Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse customer base.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol screen, as well as a criminal history check if required.
- Have the opportunity to earn overtime & shift penalty rates when applicable.
- Be a part of a company that cares about their people, with free access to our Employee Assistance Program.
- Join our corporate health fund and enjoy a healthy discount purely for being a Followmont employee.
- Be recognised for your hard work through our employee recognition program.
Location: Service | Unity | Passion | Integrity | Innovation
Local MC Driver in Rockhampton employer: Followmont Transport
Join a family-owned transport company in Mackay that prioritises safety, reliability, and the well-being of its drivers. With a 4 on, 4 off roster, guaranteed minimum pay, and opportunities for additional shifts, you can enjoy a balanced work-life while being part of a supportive team. Benefit from modern equipment, employee discounts, and wellbeing support, making this an excellent place for experienced MC Drivers looking for meaningful employment.
