Truck Driver (General)

Job Description

• Transport vehicles, machinery, equipment, containers and other bulky goods across local and regional routes.
• Review job instructions and plan safe and efficient collection and delivery routes.
• Position vehicles safely for loading and unloading.
• Load, unload and secure cargo using appropriate load-restraint equipment and procedures.
• Assess load weight, placement and distribution and comply with applicable mass and dimension requirements.
• Inspect loads at collection and delivery and report any damage or discrepancies.
• Conduct daily pre-start and post-operation inspections, including checks of tyres, brakes, lights, fluids and safety equipment.
• Maintain accurate work diaries, logbooks, manifests, delivery documentation and electronic job records.
• Obtain photographs, signatures and other proof of collection or delivery where required.
• Report vehicle defects, mechanical issues, incidents and safety concerns to management promptly.
• Comply with Heavy Vehicle National Law, fatigue-management requirements, load-restraint standards and Chain of Responsibility obligations.
• Communicate professionally with customers, site personnel and ABC Towing's transport coordination team.
• Maintain the vehicle, cabin and associated equipment in a clean and serviceable condition.

About the Employer

ABC Towing Services Pty Ltd is a leading provider of towing, heavy transport and roadside assistance services throughout North Queensland. We are known for our professionalism, reliability, safety standards and customer-focused approach., ABC Towing Services is seeking a dedicated and reliable full-time Truck Driver (General) - ANZSCO 733111 to join our transport team based in Townsville, North Queensland.

About the Candidate

• Current Australian HR, HC or MC driver licence.
• Minimum two years of relevant commercial heavy-vehicle driving experience.
• Demonstrated experience transporting bulky goods, machinery, equipment, vehicles or similar loads.
• Sound knowledge of load restraint, fatigue management and Chain of Responsibility requirements.
• Ability to complete vehicle inspections and accurately maintain transport and delivery records.
• Safe driving history and ability to provide a recent driver-history report.
• Strong spatial awareness and the physical capacity to safely undertake loading and load-restraint duties.
• Ability to work independently and follow written and verbal job instructions.
• Good communication, time-management and customer-service skills.
• Availability for regional travel, early starts, reasonable overtime and occasional overnight work.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical assessment and drug and alcohol screening.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience operating tilt trays, beavertails, tag trailers or similar heavy-transport equipment.
• Experience transporting vehicles, machinery, containers or oversize equipment.
• Relevant load-restraint, fatigue-management or Chain of Responsibility training.
• Forklift, dogging, rigging or other relevant licences or competencies.

Work Environment

This is a permanent, full-time position involving regional travel, early starts, reasonable overtime and occasional overnight work.

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