Heavy Rigid Truck Driver

Dashmesh Logistics Australia Pty Ltd

Heavy Truck Drivers (ANZSCO: ****** Truck Driver (General))

Full-time/Permanent

$76,000 - $90,000 (salary will be considered commensurate to qualifications and experience)

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Drive truck with capacity of more than 3 tons to transport and deliver cargo or materials.
2. Work in remote locations and drive long distances.
3. Deliver goods via heavy haulage trucks, sometimes over interstate routes or spanning several states.
4. Conduct daily pre- and post-trip inspections of vehicles to maintain working operations, record any defects they find.
5. Load and unload cargo with multiple drops.
6. Secure proof of deliveries and return relevant paperwork to office timely.
7. Ensure load restraint is performed as per heavy vehicle load restraint guide.
8. Maintain radio or telephone contact with base or supervisor to receive instructions or be dispatched to new location.
9. Be efficient in completing the necessary delivery paperwork including run sheets and work diaries.
10. Be able to take orders for new deliveries.
11. Maintain truck log according to State and Federal regulations.
12. Report to a dispatcher any incidents encountered on the road.
13. Follow accident procedures if an accident occurs.
14. Fill up on fuel, clean truck, and wash windows on completion of each trip.
15. Keep record of materials and products transported.
16. Keep a log of activities.
17. Keep truck, and associated equipment, clean and in good working order.
18. Plan routes using maps or satellite tracking.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. AQF certificate II or III
2. Valid Australian MC truck licence
3. Minimum of 1 year’s recent heavy/multi-combination driving experience
4. Able to work with, maintain and carry out general repairs and maintenance on pumps, metres and related equipment
5. Demonstrate sound geographic knowledge Australia-wide
6. Be highly reliable with a first-class approach to safety and customer service with good communication skills
7. Fatigue Management Certificate
8. Able to pass a drug and alcohol and pre-employment medical
9. MSIC Card
10. Load restraint certificate
11. Require DG Licence or willing to obtain
12. Dogs and chain experience
13. Side and End Tipper experience
14. BFM certificate is required or willing to obtain
15. Forklift ticket is required or willing to obtain