Heavy Truck Drivers (ANZSCO: 733111)

KGI Logistics Pty Ltd

Heavy Truck Drivers (ANZSCO: 733111)

Full-time/Permanent

$75,000 - $120,000 (salary will be considered commensurate to qualifications and experience)

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

Qualifications and Experience:

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