At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep the depot organised and assist with loading and unloading under guidance.
- Company: Join a growing, family-owned North Queensland transport business.
- Benefits: $35.00 per hour, guaranteed 40 hours weekly, plus paid breaks.
- Other info: Gain valuable skills and certifications while working in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Kickstart your driving career with hands-on training and real pathways.
- Qualifications: Current Queensland driver licence and a passion for driving.
The predicted salary is between 1400 - 1400 $ per month.
Start your driving career the right way — hands-on training, a real pathway, and a team that will back you.
About the Role
- Keep the depot, trucks, trailers and equipment clean, organised and ready for safe work
- Assist with loading and unloading, preloading trailers, and trailer audits under guidance
- Progress through structured on-the-job training toward your heavy vehicle licence
- Travel with the Leading Hand and experienced drivers to learn preloads and job preparation
- Build real depot and driving skills from day one
Essential Requirements
- Current Queensland driver licence, with eligibility to progress to a heavy vehicle licence
- Reliable, safety-focused and genuinely keen to build a driving career
- Physically fit for active, outdoor depot work
- Australian working rights
Desirable (or willingness to obtain)
- Forklift and loader licence
- White Card and load-restraint training
What We Offer
- $35.00 flat rate per hour
- Guaranteed 40 hours per week + 2 x 30-minute paid breaks daily
- A genuine, structured pathway into a professional driving career
- Hands-on training and coaching from experienced Leading Hands and drivers
- Join a growing, family-owned North Queensland transport business
- After 12 Months You Will Have
- Certificate III in Driving Operations
- LF/Forklift licence & experience unloading general freight material
- Loader ticket & experience unloading general freight material
- Stocktaking and stock control management experience
- High-level load restraint experience — roofing iron, steel & mesh, trusses, power poles, general freight
- Experience with cranes, and truck & trailer lengths, widths and weights
- NHVR compliance exposure — fatigue, mass, maintenance
- A real opportunity to move into HR Crane truck driving
Law Transport — Delivering Service. Driving Reliability.
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Law Transport is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its employees. With a strong focus on safety and compliance, our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, while offering unique benefits such as a company car and opportunities for career advancement in the vibrant North Queensland region. Join us to be part of a growing family business where your contributions truly matter.
