Truck Driver

Mygration Pty Ltd; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mygration Pty Ltd on the Gold Coast seeks an experienced Truck Driver to join its logistics team in Helensvale. You will operate heavy vehicles, manage loading/unloading, and ensure accurate paperwork for deliveries.

The role requires a valid HR licence, at least one year of truck driving experience (preferably with bulk or sensitive cargo), and a strong commitment to safety, weight distribution, and vehicle checks.

Qualifications

• Valid Heavy Rigid (HR) or Higher Driver's Licence.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Truck Driver, preferably with bulk or sensitive cargo.
• Demonstrated ability to operate lifting and tipping devices safely.
• Strong understanding of load restraint and weight distribution principles.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting loading documents.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy vehicles and position them in loading/unloading bays with precision.
• Load and unload cargo using lifting and tipping devices, ensuring cargo integrity.
• Follow safety regulations, conduct vehicle inspections, and maintain safe transit.

Skills

HR Licence

Truck driving experience

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Location: Helensvale, QLD, 4212 Full-Time: Immediate start Job Title: Truck Driver Salary Range: $79,500 - $85,000 Job Closes Date: 30 Days About the Role Our client, a prominent player in the Australian logistics and supply chain sector, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Truck Driver.

They specialize in the efficient and safe transportation of a diverse range of goods across the nation, with a particular focus on bulk materials and sensitive cargo requiring meticulous handling. This role is crucial to their operations, ensuring timely and secure delivery of essential products to various industries. We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Truck Driver to join their dynamic team.

Vehicle Operations and Positioning:

• Expertly manoeuvre heavy vehicles into designated loading and unloading bays with precision.
• Safely position vehicles to facilitate efficient and secure attachment of loading and unloading equipment.

Loading and Unloading Operations:

• Operate specialized lifting and tipping devices to load and unload various types of cargo, including bulk materials.
• Implement safe and effective loading and unloading procedures, ensuring the integrity of both the goods and the equipment.

Safety and Compliance:

• Strictly adhere to all workplace health and safety regulations during all loading and unloading activities.
• Conduct comprehensive pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, meticulously checking all critical components for roadworthiness and safety.
• Accurately estimate cargo weights to ensure full compliance with legal load limitations and maintain optimal weight distribution for safe transit.
• Implement secure stowage techniques to prevent any shifting, damage, or loss of goods during transportation.

Documentation and Verification:

• Thoroughly review and verify all loading and delivery documentation for accuracy.
• Conduct visual inspections of goods prior to loading to confirm their condition and ensure they meet dispatch requirements.
• Obtain necessary certification and signatures upon successful delivery, confirming receipt of goods.

Requirements:

• Valid Heavy Rigid (HR) or
• Higher Driver's Licence.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Truck Driver, preferably with experience in bulk or sensitive cargo.
• Demonstrated ability to operate lifting and tipping devices safely.
• Strong understanding of vehicle safety checks and maintenance.
• Excellent knowledge of load restraint and weight distribution principles.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting loading documents.
• Commitment to upholding high safety standards.
• Relevant qualification to above field.