Vacuum Truck Driver (HC / MC Licence)

Randstad; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad on the Sunshine Coast is seeking an experienced Heavy Vehicle Driver for a stable, local, full-time role with consistent hours: 5:00 AM starts Monday to Friday, typically 10-hour days with occasional 11+ hour shifts, and minimal weekend work with a shared rotation (one Saturday per month).

You will receive full onboarding, buddy shifts, and training to operate vacuum equipment and machinery, perform pre-start checks, basic maintenance, and logbooks, while supporting pump-outs and

Qualifications

• Minimum Heavy Combination (HC) licence required.
• Waste industry experience is a bonus but not essential; a strong work ethic and willingness to learn equipment operation are key.
• Punctual, safety-focused mindset with the physical capability to handle manual hoses and heavy vehicle operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate vacuum equipment for liquid and waste collection.
• Conduct pre-start checks and basic maintenance; maintain logbooks.
• Assist with on-site pump-outs, equipment setup, and discharge procedures.
• Move MC fleet vehicles around depot/yard if you hold an MC licence.
• Perform on-site vehicle operations across the Sunshine Coast region.

Job description

Are you an experienced Heavy Vehicle Driver looking for a stable local role on the Sunshine Coast? We are seeking dedicated drivers to join a leading environmental and waste management team in an ongoing, full-time capacity.

Consistent Local Hours:

Monday to Friday schedule with standard 5:00 AM starts (typically 10-hour days, with occasional 11+ hour shifts).

Work-Life Balance:

Minimal weekend work with a shared rotation roster (1 Saturday shift per month).

Comprehensive Training:

Full onboarding, structured buddy shifts, and complete training on how to operate all vacuum equipment and machinery.

Home Daily:

All local operations across the Sunshine Coast region.

Safe operation and handling of heavy vacuum vehicles for liquid and waste collection.

Conducting pre-start checks, basic maintenance, and maintaining logbooks.

Assisting with on-site pump-outs, equipment setup, and discharge procedures.

Occasional movement of MC fleet vehicles around the depot/yard as required (if you hold an MC licence).

Licence:

Minimum Heavy Combination (HC) licence required.

Experience:

Waste industry experience is a bonus, but not essential-a strong work ethic and willingness to learn equipment operation are key.

Reliability:

Punctual, safety-focused mindset with the physical capability to handle manual hoses and heavy vehicle operations.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.