Truck Driver (General)

PIVOTAL MIGRATION PTY LTD; Townsville City; Presencial; AUD 80.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ABCC Towing Services Pty Ltd in Townsville seeks experienced Truck Drivers (General) to safely transport machinery, containers and bulky loads across local and regional North Queensland routes. Early starts and overtime may apply; valid heavy-vehicle licence required and willingness to undergo pre-employment checks.

Based in Garbutt QLD, the role focuses on loading, securing cargo and maintaining transport records while meeting safety standards and customer delivery requirements.

Formación

• A current Australian heavy-vehicle driver's licence (HR, HC or MC), appropriate to the vehicles being operated.
• At least one year of relevant commercial heavy-vehicle driving experience.
• Experience transporting machinery, equipment, containers or other bulky goods.
• Practical knowledge of safe loading and unloading procedures and load restraint.
• Ability to conduct vehicle inspections and maintain records.
• Commitment to safety and fatigue management.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsabilidades

• Operate heavy rigid or heavy combination vehicles to transport machinery and bulky goods.
• Plan routes, coordinate collections and deliveries, ensure safe loading and unloading.
• Perform routine vehicle inspections and maintain transport documentation.
• Communicate with customers and site personnel to ensure timely operations.

Conocimientos

Heavy-vehicle licence

1+ year experience

Load restraint knowledge

Inspection and records

Safe driving practices

Communication skills

Regional travel

Overtime availability

Tilt-tray / heavy equipment exp

Obtain medical/drug tests

Descripción del empleo

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Truck Driver (General) ABCC Towing Services Pty Ltd – Garbutt QLD 4814 Permanent, full-time (38 hours per week)

$80,000 - $90,000 annual base salary plus superannuation

About ABC Towing ABC Towing is an established Townsville-based transport business specialising in heavy machinery transport, commercial freight, equipment relocation, container transport and specialised towing services throughout North Queensland.

Our fleet includes heavy rigid trucks, tilt trays, super tilts and other specialised transport vehicles, supporting customers across the construction, agricultural, mining, commercial and industrial sectors. We are seeking experienced and reliable Truck Drivers (General) to join our team and undertake the safe and efficient transportation of machinery, equipment, containers and other bulky goods across local and regional routes. About the role

About the role

The successful applicant will operate heavy vehicles to collect, transport and deliver machinery, construction and agricultural equipment, shipping containers, portable buildings and other commercial and industrial loads. The position involves operating heavy transport vehicles, including tilt-tray trucks, safely loading and securing cargo, coordinating deliveries and ensuring compliance with relevant road transport and workplace safety requirements. The role is based in Townsville and involves local and regional travel throughout North Queensland.

Early starts, reasonable overtime and occasional overnight travel may be required.

Key responsibilities

• Operate heavy rigid, heavy combination and other appropriately licensed heavy transport vehicles to transport machinery, equipment, containers and bulky goods.
• Review transport instructions, plan suitable routes and coordinate collections and deliveries in accordance with operational schedules and customer requirements. Safely manoeuvre vehicles for loading and unloading, including operating hydraulic tilt-tray systems, winches and other vehicle-mounted equipment where required. Assess cargo weights, load distribution and vehicle capacity, and securely restrain loads using appropriate chains, straps and other approved equipment.
• Conduct routine vehicle safety inspections, monitor vehicle condition and report defects or maintenance requirements. Inspect transported goods, verify delivery details and maintain accurate transport records, work diaries, delivery dockets and associated documentation. Comply with applicable road transport legislation, load-restraint standards, fatigue-management requirements, Chain of Responsibility obligations and workplace safety procedures.
• Communicate professionally with customers, transport coordinators and site personnel to ensure safe and timely transport operations. Maintain vehicles, cabins and associated transport equipment in a clean, safe and serviceable condition.

Required qualifications, experience and skills

• A current Australian heavy-vehicle driver's licence (HR, HC or MC), appropriate to the vehicles being operated.
• At least one (1) year of relevant commercial heavy-vehicle driving experience.
• Experience transporting machinery, equipment, containers or other bulky commercial goods.
• Practical knowledge of safe loading and unloading procedures, load restraint, weight distribution and heavy-vehicle safety requirements.
• The ability to conduct vehicle inspections, follow transport instructions and maintain accurate delivery and operational records.
• Safe driving practices, sound judgement and the ability to manoeuvre heavy vehicles in varied operating environments.
• Good communication, organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Availability for regional travel, early starts, reasonable overtime and occasional overnight work.
• Experience operating tilt trays, super tilts or other specialised heavy transport equipment will be highly regarded.
• Experience transporting oversized loads, heavy machinery or shipping containers will also be advantageous.
• Applicants must have a satisfactory driving history and be willing to undertake relevant pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol assessments.