Truck Driver for GS

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

Job summary

Mygration Pty Ltd on the Gold Coast invites applications for a Truck Driver based in Helensvale, QLD. Immediate start, full-time role handling bulk materials and sensitive cargo across Australia; you will be responsible for safe operations and timely deliveries.

You must hold an HR or higher licence, have at least 1 year driving experience, and be proficient with load restraint, weight distribution, and reading loading documents. The role emphasizes safety checks and compliance.

Qualifications

• HR licence is required.
• Minimum 1 year as a Truck Driver.
• Experience with bulk or sensitive cargo preferred.
• Ability to operate lifting/tipping devices safely.
• Proficient in reading loading documents.
• Understand load restraint and weight distribution principles.
• Perform vehicle safety checks before and after trips.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy vehicles and position for loading.
• Load and unload cargo using lifting devices.
• Maintain safety compliance and conduct pre-trip/post-trip checks.
• Verify loading and delivery documentation and obtain signatures.

Skills

HR Licence

Truck Driving

Bulk cargo

Load Restraint

Weight distribution

Safety checks

Reading docs

Lifting devices

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. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of goods, adhering to strict company and regulatory standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:
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.