MC Truck Driver

Employer Sponsored Jobs; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Employer Sponsored Jobs in South Australia is seeking licensed MC truck drivers to join the transport team on permanent full-time terms. Positions are at a regional site with rostered start times and a mix of transport duties, including load restraint and logbook upkeep.

Applicants must hold an MC licence, a High Risk Work Licence, and have at least two years of truck driving experience. Knowledge of load restraint and maintenance are highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current, unrestricted MC licence (essential)
• Must hold a High Risk Work Licence (essential)
• Two years of truck driving experience
• Experience driving a manual road ranger transmission
• Knowledge of load restraint requirements and VHSA standards
• Good knowledge of heavy-vehicle laws and safety policies

Responsibilities

• Moveproduce safely between growing and packing locations
• Operate the truck and perform routine upkeep
• Clean the vehicle and complete required checks and reports
• Conduct start/end of trip inspections and report issues
• Inspect loads before departure and ensure straps meet standards
• Maintain accurate records of deliveries and movements
• Keep logbooks and company records up to date
• Follow safety guidelines and health and safety procedures

Skills

MC licence

High Risk Work Licence

Two years experience

Manual transmission

Load restraint knowledge

Safety compliance

Knowledge of heavy vehicle laws

Vehicle maintenance basics

Job description

An established South Australian vegetable producer that supplies supermarket chains, independent stores and export customers wants to add several MC truck drivers to its transport team on permanent full-time terms. The business grows and packs carrots, onions and potatoes, and these drivers keep produce moving between its growing and packing operations.

The employer needs licensed, experienced heavy vehicle operators who will answer to the Transport Manager and take on a mix of transport work. Drivers are stationed at a regional site in South Australia, so moving there is part of taking the job.

The business holds approved sponsor status and will consider suitably qualified applicants who need a visa.

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• Move produce safely between the business's growing and packing locations
• Operate the truck and look after its routine upkeep
• Clean the vehicle and complete every required check and report
• Do a thorough inspection of the truck at the start and end of each trip, reporting problems promptly
• Inspect each load before departure, making sure loads and straps comply with National Heavy Vehicle Standards
• Track produce carried out, delivered and returned with accurate records
• Maintain logbooks and records under company procedures
• Apply safety guidelines and comply with all health and safety policies and procedures

• Must hold a current, unrestricted MC licence (essential)
• Must hold a High Risk Work Licence (essential)
• Experience driving a manual road ranger transmission and the ability to do so confidently
• Two years of earlier experience as a truck driver
• A strong work ethic
• Readiness to roll up your sleeves across a wide range of duties
• Ability to work a 7-day roster with start times that change
• Precise, detail-focused completion of paperwork
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations covering heavy vehicles
• Knowledge of load restraint requirements
• A grasp of basic mechanics and maintenance
• A background moving fresh produce, or in tautliners and tippers, is highly regarded