HC Float Truck

Synergie Group; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergie Group in Cairns is seeking a Float Truck Driver to support our civil construction projects. You will transport machinery between sites, load and unload equipment, and operate float trucks and trailers.

This role requires a valid HC or MC licence, a Construction White Card, a strong safety mindset, and willingness to travel or stay away from home as needed. Pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screening must be passed.

Qualifications

• Based in Cairns or surrounding regions.
• Current HC or MC Driver Licence.
• Construction White Card.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Ability to work away from home when required.
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Transport civil construction machinery between project sites.
• Load, secure and unload plant and equipment safely.
• Operate float trucks, semi-trailers, belt feeders and tipper trucks.
• Assist with material spreading and road maintenance activities.
• Conduct pre-start inspections and daily vehicle checks.
• Perform basic maintenance and minor repairs as required.
• Diagnose breakdowns and assist with tyre changes when necessary.
• Comply with NHVR, TMR and company safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and vehicle documentation.
• Must be based in Cairns and/or surrounding regions.

Skills

Hazard awareness

Safety mindset

Willing to travel

Team player

Job description

As a Float Truck Driver, you will play a critical role in supporting our construction operations by ensuring machinery and equipment are transported safely and efficiently across our projects.

Working in the civil construction industry means you'll regularly travel on remote and unsealed roads, requiring strong hazard awareness, sound judgment, and a commitment to safe work practices.

Transport civil construction machinery between project sites

Load, secure and unload plant and equipment safely

Operate float trucks, semi-trailers, belt feeders and tipper trucks

Assist with material spreading and road maintenance activities

Conduct pre-start inspections and daily vehicle checks

Perform basic maintenance and minor repairs as required

Diagnose breakdowns and assist with tyre changes when necessary

Comply with all NHVR, TMR and company safety requirements

Maintain accurate records and vehicle documentation

Must be based in Cairns and/ or surrounding regions

Current HC or MC Driver Licence

Construction White Card

Strong commitment to workplace health and safety

Ability to work away from home when required

Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screening