Truck Driver - Refrigerated & General Freight (Full-Time)

Sociable Tech Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary with superannuation

Full-time employment

Local, regional and interstate freight

Job summary

Dev Logistics Group in Fyshwick, ACT is seeking a reliable Truck Driver (General) for a full-time role. You will transport refrigerated, frozen and general freight, manoeuvre heavy trucks for loading/unloading and secure cargo for safe deliveries across local, regional and interstate destinations.

The role requires an Australian heavy vehicle licence and AQF II/III or equivalent experience, with a focus on safety, documentation accuracy and timely deliveries.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate II or III in a relevant field, or at least one year of heavy truck driving experience.
• Current Australian heavy vehicle driver's licence appropriate to the truck class.
• Experience driving heavy trucks for freight transport and delivery.
• Knowledge of safe loading, freight handling and load restraint requirements.
• Understanding of heavy vehicle load limits, weight distribution and road safety.
• Ability to perform routine vehicle safety inspections and identify faults.
• Experience checking freight documentation and obtaining proof of delivery.
• Good communication, time management and organisation skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow delivery schedules.
• Desirable: experience with refrigerated/frozen freight and multi-drop interstate routes.

Responsibilities

• Drive heavy trucks to transport refrigerated, frozen and general freight to destinations.
• Position trucks for loading and unloading at warehouses and customer sites.
• Load/unload using appropriate equipment following safety procedures.
• Observe safety requirements during handling, loading and unloading.
• Conduct regular vehicle safety inspections to ensure roadworthiness.
• Estimate and verify freight weights to meet load limitations.
• Secure freight to prevent movement or damage during transport.
• Verify loading documents and obtain delivery confirmations from customers.
• Follow routes and schedules for timely pickups and deliveries.
• Maintain delivery records and vehicle inspection reports.
• Report vehicle faults and freight safety concerns to management.
• Comply with road transport laws and workplace safety procedures.

Skills

Heavy vehicle driving

Delivery documentation

Load restraint

Safety compliance

Interstate freight

Education

AQF Certificate II or III

Job description

Dev Logistics Group in Fyshwick, ACT is seeking a reliable Truck Driver (General) for a full-time role. You will transport refrigerated, frozen and general freight, manoeuvre heavy trucks for loading/unloading and secure cargo for safe deliveries across local, regional and interstate destinations.

The role requires an Australian heavy vehicle licence and AQF II/III or equivalent experience, with a focus on safety, documentation accuracy and timely deliveries.