Crane Truck Operator - Timber & Building Materials

Westside Timber Limited; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westside Timbers in Toowoomba, QLD, is seeking a Body Crane Truck Operator for a full-time role. You will operate a 9.0 mtr tray body crane truck to load, transport, and unload timber and building materials while maintaining safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, securing loads, keeping delivery records, and coordinating with dispatch. A valid MR licence and crane ticket are required; forklift licence is a plus.

Qualifications

• Valid MR driver's licence required.
• Current crane ticket or competency for body crane trucks.
• Experience operating crane trucks in timber/building materials contexts.
• Strong understanding of load safety and weight distribution.
• Excellent spatial awareness and crane operation coordination.
• Ability to read delivery documentation.
• Commitment to health and safety standards.
• Reliable, punctual and professional with good communication.
• Moderate physical fitness for loading/unloading.
• Forklift licence preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate crane truck to load and unload timber and building materials at job sites and customer locations.
• Inspect the truck and crane to ensure safe operation.
• Unload on site following safe procedures and weight limits.
• Maintain records of loads, deliveries and operating hours.
• Communicate with loading teams, customers and dispatch.
• Ensure loads are secured before transport.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and company protocols.
• Assist with ad hoc general duties during quieter periods.

Skills

MR licence

Crane ticket

Crane truck operation

Load safety

Spatial awareness

Delivery documents

Safety record

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Forklift licence

Job description

Westside Timbers in Toowoomba, QLD, is seeking a Body Crane Truck Operator for a full-time role. You will operate a 9.0 mtr tray body crane truck to load, transport, and unload timber and building materials while maintaining safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, securing loads, keeping delivery records, and coordinating with dispatch. A valid MR licence and crane ticket are required; forklift licence is a plus.