Truck Driver
- Operate prime movers and heavy vehicles for container and freight transport.
- Conduct vehicle inspections and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Liaise with dispatch and customers to ensure timely deliveries.
Position: Truck Driver
Type: Full-time
Employer: Safex Metro Transport Pty Ltd
Location: Parkinson QLD 4115
Salary: $90,000 – $100,000 per annum
About the Business
Safex Metro Transport Pty Ltd is a Queensland road freight and logistics company based in Parkinson, in Brisbane's south. It specialises in container transport, metropolitan freight distribution and general haulage throughout Queensland and along interstate transport corridors. The business runs a fleet of prime movers, trucks and specialised trailers, and moves shipping containers and general freight for shipping, freight and logistics customers. Its team of 34 works alongside a network of drivers, subcontractors and support staff. The business is built on safe operation and reliable, on-time service, and depends on drivers who take ownership of their vehicle, their load and their customer's delivery.
About the Position
The Truck Driver is a core part of the company's container and freight operation. The role moves loaded and empty containers between the port, container yards, warehouses, distribution centres and customer sites. It also carries general freight across metropolitan Brisbane, regional Queensland and interstate routes. The driver works directly with dispatch, ports, depots and customers. They operate prime movers and a range of specialised trailers. They are accountable for vehicle safety, load security, fatigue and mass compliance, and accurate transport documentation. The quality of this work directly decides whether customers receive their freight safely, on time and as instructed.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate prime movers, semi-trailers, body trucks and other heavy vehicles to transport shipping containers, general freight and other goods to customer locations.
- Collect and deliver loaded and empty containers from ports, container yards, warehouses, distribution centres and customer sites.
- Operate specialised transport equipment, including side-loader, skeletal, retractable and flat-top trailers, as required.
- Conduct pre-start, en-route and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicles, trailers and associated equipment are safe and roadworthy.
- Carry out routine operational checks, including tyres, lights, fluid levels and safety equipment, and keep vehicles clean and serviceable.
- Monitor vehicle performance and report mechanical defects, maintenance issues and safety concerns to management promptly.
- Secure loads and containers using approved restraint methods in line with road transport and workplace safety requirements.
- Assist with loading, unloading and positioning containers and freight where required.
- Plan routes and delivery schedules so that freight moves efficiently and on time.
- Comply with the Heavy Vehicle National Law, fatigue management requirements, mass limits, load restraint standards and company policies.
- Complete work diaries, electronic records, delivery dockets, consignment notes and other transport documentation accurately.
- Liaise with dispatch, customers, ports, depots and loading facilities about deliveries and transport requirements.
- Deliver freight in line with customer instructions and the company's service standards.
- Follow all workplace health and safety procedures and safe driving practices to minimise risk to people, vehicles and cargo.
Requirements
- Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply.
- A current HC (Heavy Combination) or MC (Multi-Combination) driver licence.
- At least 12 months of relevant experience driving prime movers and trailer combinations, including container transport and freight distribution work.
- A satisfactory driving history and safety record.
- Sound working knowledge of load restraint requirements, fatigue management obligations and mass limits under the Heavy Vehicle National Law.
- Ability to complete work diaries, electronic records and transport documentation accurately.
- Competence carrying out vehicle inspections and identifying and reporting mechanical and safety defects.
- Good route planning and time management skills across metropolitan, regional and interstate work.
- Clear, professional communication with dispatch, customers, port and depot staff.
- A strong commitment to safety, reliability and customer service.
- Flexibility to work early starts, varied shifts and longer-distance runs as operational needs require.
How to Apply
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