DG Driver - Multiple Opportunities

K&S Freighters; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 truck 1 driver policy

Dangerous goods allowances

4 weeks of training on the job

Novated car lease option

Paid parental leave

Growth and development

Employee assistance program

Background checks

ASX listed, stable company history

Job summary

K&S Corporation’s Chemtrans division in Australia is seeking an experienced MC dangerous goods driver to perform ISO Tank deliveries from the wharf to Melbourne metro customers and rail network.

You’ll complete a four-week training program to safely load/unload liquids, operate ISO containers, and deliver to customer sites while maintaining safety and compliance with DG requirements.

Qualifications

• Valid HC licence with minimum 12 months on road driving experience.
• Dangerous Goods licence - mandatory.
• BFM accreditation is highly desirable.
• RIW card is highly desirable.
• Clean driving history with no major infringements.
• Strong reading, speaking and writing English.
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ISO Tank loads from the wharf to Melbourne metro customers and rail network.
• Learn to safely load and unload a variety of liquid products during training.
• Operate ISO containers for import/export work.
• Maintain safety procedures and professional interactions with customers.

Skills

HC licence

Dangerous Goods licence

BFM accreditation

RIW card

Clean driving history

Reading/writing English

Punctual, reliable

Strong communication

Customer interaction

Job description

K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and has provided transport, logistics, energy, and dangerous goods services since 1945. Now one of Australia and New Zealand's largest multi-modal providers with 80 locations and 1800 employees, our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, safety, and continuous improvement.

About Chemtrans

Chemtrans is a division of K&S Corporation and is a well-respected industry leader in the safe and efficient transportation and delivery of dangerous and hazardous goods and chemicals throughout Australia.

The Opportunity:

In this role you'll join our thriving dangerous goods driving team and complete ISO Tank deliveries from the wharf to Melbourne metro customers and the rail network.

Take part in a comprehensive four-week training program where you'll learn to safely load and unload a variety of liquid products, deliver to customer sites and operate equipment including, ISO containers for import and export work.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced MC dangerous goods driver with wharf experience, who can deliver high levels of driving competence and safety.

This role requires the following PPE Safety requirement:

Ability and willingness to meet all PPE requirements of the role, including maintaining a clean-shaven face where required to ensure the safe and effective seal of tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment (RPE) when undertaking dangerous goods activities. This requirement is necessary to support the effective use of respiratory protection and compliance with applicable safety procedures.

You will:

• Valid HC licence with minimum 12 months on road driving experience-mandatory
• Dangerous Goods licence - mandatory
• BFM (Basic Fatigue Management) accreditation- highly desirable
• RIW (Rail Industry Worker) card- highly desirable
• Clean driving history with no major infringements
• Punctual, reliable, responsible, and positive approach to your working day
• Ability to follow instructions, and to communicate effectively
• Strong level of reading, speaking and writing English
• Flexible mindset and understanding that the transport industry constantly changes
• Excellent presentation and ability to interact with customers and always represent the company professionally

Why Join us:

• 1 truck 1 driver policy
• Dangerous goods allowances and monthly RDO on offer
• Strong emphasis on training and 4 weeks of support on the job upon commencement
• Novated car lease option
• Salary sacrifice
• Paid parental leave
• Growth and development to support career progression
• Employee recognition and rewards program
• 24/7 Employee assistance program including financial wellness support
• Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace
• Stable ASX listed, multi-modal business with 80 years of industry history

To uphold our core value of \"Everybody Safe Everyday\" a pre-employment medical and police check will be required to be successful in this role.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights. We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.