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Melbourne Recruitment and Consultants, Australia

TRUCK DRIVERS

Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics / Road Transport

Posted 27/05/2026
Closes 26/06/2026

East Wagga Wagga, 2650, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales

Full time

$75,000 - $80,000 Annual

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

- Operate multi-combination (MC) vehicles including singles, B-doubles, and road trains across

urban, regional, and rural routes in all weather conditions.

- Comply with all relevant company policies, workplace health and safety (WHS) standards,

and federal, state, and local transport regulations.

- Ensure timely pickup and delivery of freight while meeting scheduled run times.

- Open communication with direct supervisor at all times.

- Monitor and record refrigerated unit temperatures during transit to ensure compliance with

cold chain requirements and product integrity

- Maintain the security and integrity of freight and company equipment at all times.

- Complete pre-departure and post-trip inspections, including filling out the Pre-Start Checklist

and daily fatigue management log.

- Perform coupling and uncoupling of trailers, including manual cranking of dolly legs and

connecting air/electrical lines.

- Conduct minor vehicle repairs as directed by management, in accordance with company

protocols.

- Load and unload freight safely using appropriate equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks,

and trolleys, when required.

- Accurately complete and maintain records of trips, mileage, and freight documentation, as

required under NHVR or other relevant authorities.

- Ensure correct placarding and handling of hazardous materials in line with Dangerous Goods

regulations.

- Participate in ongoing training and development programs to maintain up-to-date skills and

compliance.

- Demonstrate a professional and customer-focused approach at all times.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

- Valid MC (Multi-Combination) Driver’s License (required)

- Minimum 1 year of experience required

- BFM Certification

- Sound knowledge of fatigue management, load restraint, and chain of responsibility (CoR)

requirements

- Ability to operate various load-handling equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, and dollies

- Competence in coupling/uncoupling trailers and adjusting trailer configurations

- Strong understanding and adherence to safe operating procedures

Applications open to:

About Company

Highway Rentals (Highway Group) provides efficient, reliable, and high-quality heavy-duty transport equipment for hire on short, medium, or long-term arrangements. Our fleet is backed by expert support staff available nationwide whenever you need them. Whether you need equipment for a day or a year, Highway Rentals makes it easy.

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