Truck Driver (General)

Job Description

Our fleet includes heavy rigid trucks, tilt trays, super tilts and other specialised transport vehicles, supporting customers across the construction, agricultural, mining, commercial and industrial sectors.

We are seeking experienced and reliable Truck Drivers (General) to join our team and undertake the safe and efficient transportation of machinery, equipment, containers and other bulky goods across local and regional routes.

About the role

The successful applicant will operate heavy vehicles to collect, transport and deliver machinery, construction and agricultural equipment, shipping containers, portable buildings and other commercial and industrial loads.

The position involves operating heavy transport vehicles, including tilt-tray trucks, safely loading and securing cargo, coordinating deliveries and ensuring compliance with relevant road transport and workplace safety requirements.

The role is based in Townsville and involves local and regional travel throughout North Queensland.

Early starts, reasonable overtime and occasional overnight travel may be required., Operate heavy rigid, heavy combination and other appropriately licensed heavy transport vehicles to transport machinery, equipment, containers and bulky goods.

Review transport instructions, plan suitable routes and coordinate collections and deliveries in accordance with operational schedules and customer requirements.

Safely manoeuvre vehicles for loading and unloading, including operating hydraulic tilt-tray systems, winches and other vehicle-mounted equipment where required.

Assess cargo weights, load distribution and vehicle capacity, and securely restrain loads using appropriate chains, straps and other approved equipment.

Conduct routine vehicle safety inspections, monitor vehicle condition and report defects or maintenance requirements.

Inspect transported goods, verify delivery details and maintain accurate transport records, work diaries, delivery dockets and associated documentation.

Comply with applicable road transport legislation, load-restraint standards, fatigue-management requirements, Chain of Responsibility obligations and workplace safety procedures.

Communicate professionally with customers, transport coordinators and site personnel to ensure safe and timely transport operations.

Maintain vehicles, cabins and associated transport equipment in a clean, safe and serviceable condition., Details of your current heavy-vehicle driver's licence and any additional relevant qualifications.

Shortlisted applicants may be asked to provide a driver-history report and undertake pre-employment assessments. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About the Candidate

Applicants must demonstrate

• A current Australian heavy-vehicle driver's licence (HR, HC or MC), appropriate to the vehicles being operated.
• At least one (1) year of relevant commercial heavy-vehicle driving experience.
• Experience transporting machinery, equipment, containers or other bulky commercial goods.
• Practical knowledge of safe loading and unloading procedures, load restraint, weight distribution and heavy-vehicle safety requirements.
• The ability to conduct vehicle inspections, follow transport instructions and maintain accurate delivery and operational records.
• Safe driving practices, sound judgement and the ability to manoeuvre heavy vehicles in varied operating environments.
• Good communication, organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Availability for regional travel, early starts, reasonable overtime and occasional overnight work.
• Experience operating tilt trays, super tilts or other specialised heavy transport equipment will be highly regarded.

Experience transporting oversized loads, heavy machinery or shipping containers will also be advantageous.

• Applicants must have a satisfactory driving history and be willing to undertake relevant pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol assessments.