Key Responsibilities

• Position and manoeuvre trucks at collection and delivery sites to enable safe and efficient loading and unloading of freight.
• Load and unload freight using suitable lifting, tipping and other freight-handling equipment.
• Follow workplace safety and road transport procedures throughout loading and unloading operations.
• Perform routine truck inspections and safety checks to confirm vehicles are roadworthy and suitable for operation.
• Estimate freight weights, observe applicable load limits and distribute loads safely across the vehicle.
• Arrange, restrain and cover freight appropriately to prevent shifting, loss or damage during transit.
• Verify loading and delivery documents, check freight condition and obtain the required delivery acknowledgements.
• Drive heavy trucks between collection and delivery locations in accordance with road rules and applicable heavy-vehicle operating requirements.

Qualifications & Experience.                                                                                                                                             

• AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4).
• Minimum 1-3 year experience required