Truck & Dog driver

Rapid Premix Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Supportive team

Job summary

Rapid Premix Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Truck and Dog Driver to join our team. You will safely operate a truck and dog trailer, transport aggregates to and from the quarry, and deliver a high standard of service to customers.

The role requires at least 1 year of driving a truck and dog, a current HC licence with a valid medical certificate, and a strong commitment to safety and professional communication with customers and site staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year's recent experience driving a truck and dog combination.
• Current HC (Heavy Combination) licence, with a valid medical certificate.
• Sound knowledge of road rules, load restraint and fatigue management requirements.
• Good communication skills and a professional attitude.
• Strong commitment to safety and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate truck and dog combination vehicles, including coupling and uncoupling trailers
• Carry out pre-start and daily vehicle inspections, and report any defects promptly
• Load, secure and unload cargo in line with safety requirements
• Plan routes and delivery schedules to meet deadlines
• Complete accurate logbooks, delivery documentation and paperwork
• Maintain a clean, safe and compliant vehicle at all times
• Communicate professionally with customers, site staff and the office

Skills

Truck & dog driving

Route planning

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Logbook accuracy

Tools

HC Licence

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Truck and Dog Driver to join our team at Rapid Premix. You'll be responsible for safely operating a truck and dog trailer combination, transporting goods to and from quarry to our yard at Pakenham, and delivering a high standard of service to our customers. The role suits a reliable, safety-minded driver who takes pride in their work.

Key responsibilities

• Safely operate truck and dog combination vehicles, including coupling and uncoupling trailers
• Carry out pre-start and daily vehicle inspections, and report any defects promptly
• Load, secure and unload cargo in line with safety requirements
• Plan routes and delivery schedules to meet deadlines
• Complete accurate logbooks, delivery documentation and paperwork
• Maintain a clean, safe and compliant vehicle at all times
• Communicate professionally with customers, site staff and the office

About you

• Minimum of 1 year's recent experience driving a truck and dog combination
• Current HC (Heavy Combination) licence, with a valid medical certificate
• Sound knowledge of road rules, load restraint and fatigue management requirements
• Good communication skills and a professional attitude
• Strong commitment to safety and a clean driving record
• Competitive pay rate including Overtime or penalty rates as applicable
• Training, development or other benefits
• A supportive team and a stable, well-run operation