Road Train Driver

Boral Limited; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Monthly Rostered Day Off – 13 paid off

TV in truck / modern living amenities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Boral Limited is seeking a responsible, organised and experienced Road Train driver for our Toowoomba Quarry. You will load and deliver quarry and asphalt materials to customer sites and operate a Road Train vehicle.

The role requires flexibility to live away from home for up to 2 weeks and to maintain compliance with axle weight tolerances and transport regulations. You will be part of a safety-focused team with access to support networks and modern truck amenities.

Qualifications

• MC (multi combination) licence required.
• Proven road train driving experience.
• Must be able to commit to staying away from home up to 2 weeks at a time.
• Mechanical knowledge is desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of transport laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quarry materials and ensure axle weight tolerances are within limits.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and report maintenance as required.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with axle weight tolerances.
• Complete basic delivery documentation.
• Communicate with production/allocation staff regarding customer and project needs.

Skills

MC Licence

Road Train experience

Away-from-home commitment

Mechanical knowledge

Job description

Your next opportunity

Boral is seeking a responsible, organised and experienced professional driver to operate a Road Train vehicle at our Toowoomba Quarry. As a Boral Driver, you will be responsible for loading and delivering of quarry and asphalt materials to customer sites.

The nature of this role requires flexibility to work away from home for a period of up to 2 weeks at a time.

Your day will involve:

• Delivery of quarry materials which includes responsibility for compliance with axle weights tolerances and using smart track system to capture data
• Conducting daily checks on the vehicle and reporting maintenance as required
• Actively monitoring and maintaining compliance with axle weight tolerances
• Completing basic documentation associated with the collection and delivery of materials
• Communicating effectively with production and allocation staff regarding customer and project experiences

What are we looking for?

• Current MC (multi combination) drivers licence with related side tipper experience
• Proven Road Train experience
• Must be able to commit to working away from home for up to 2 weeks at a time and be comfortable to live in a truck.
• Mechanical knowledge desirable
• Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant transport laws and regulations

What’s on offer?

• Permanent, full-time opportunity offering overtime
• Above award hourly rate, plus overnight and meal allowance
• Modern living conveniences supplied in truck including TV
• Monthly Rostered Day Off – 13 additional, paid days off!
• Access to a variety of support networks including Boral Employee Assistance Program

About Boral Quarries

Boral is Australia’s leading quarry operator, with 76 quarries, sand pits and gravel operations, supplying about 30 million tonnes of product annually. Our raw materials of stone, gravel and sand are used to build our homes, workplaces, public buildings, roads, and key infrastructure projects.

Our people provide solutions to help customers and stakeholders build a sustainable future in a changing world. Our values are what matters to us and guide our behaviours: Safety, Teamwork, Ambition, Accountability and Respect.

We’re proud of our legacy as a great Australian business and have a strong foundation to improve and continue fulfilling our purpose and what we do best - building something great.

Boral values and is committed to creating a diverse working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All suitable applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age.