Truck Driver/Heavy Vehicle Operator

The role includes safe operation of heavy trucks, transport of materials and performing basic vehicle and equipment maintenance to ensure smooth daily operations.

Benefits

Task & responsibilities

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Operate quad dog, semi’s, or live bottom semis to cart asphalt, aggregates, profiling, and quarry materials
• Transport asphalt to paving sites while maintaining proper temperature and load safety
• Haul materials between quarry, plant, and job sites efficiently and safely
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Conduct basic maintenance such as fueling, greasing, fluid checks, tyre checks, and minor repairs for quality and safety
• Ensure weight estimation complies with load limitations and safe distribution and lifting and tipping devices are used to load and unload vehicle
• Report mechanical issues promptly to maintenance staff
• Follow all safety regulations, traffic laws, and company policies
• Maintain accurate delivery logs and inspection reports
• Assist ground crew as needed during paving or quarry operations

Qualification & experience

Qualification & experience

• Valid Australian Heavy Vehicle driver’s license (HC) held for a minimum of 6 months
• Valid White Card
• At least 2 years of work experience
• Must have experience relevant to asphalt/quarry works and operating live bottom trailers
• Knowledge of basic truck and equipment maintenance
• Strong awareness of job-site safety practices

Other Requirements

• Ability to work long hours, weekends, and in varying weather conditions
• Ability to work independently, unsupervised and as part of a team
• Ability to pass random drug and alcohol testing
• Applicants will be required to pass driving assessment