About OricaAt Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. If you own a mobile phone, wear a wedding ring, have solar panels, enjoy air conditioning, drive a car, or use public transport, chances are, Orica has helped make that happen. Celebrating 150 years in business, operating in over 100 countries, and working with over 13,500 brilliant people, the opportunities are immense. Together, we have the power to shape a positive future, for ourselves and for the world.About the roleOur Truck Drivers are responsible for providing reliable and safe movement of mobile fleet, heavy equipment, and plant between Orica sites and Projects on the East Coast of Australia.You will be based at our Mount Isa Depot on a 5/2 roster. You may be required to stay overnight when on the road and interstate travel may be required from time to time. Candidates from Mount Isa and/or Townsville (FIFO) will be considered for this role.What you will be doingOperating Orica’s fixed and mobile plant safely, efficiently, and to Orica’s guidelines;Being the subject matter expert on vehicle and equipment movements within the region;Training new staff and assisting with driver training as required; andUndertaking various tasks around the Depot including, but not limited to, manufacturing, loading and unloading trucks, conducting maintenance work orders and general depot yard work.What you will bringHeavy combination licence (HC) is essential;Forklift licence and experience in operation;Previous experience driving a tilt deck trailer or float and transporting heavy equipment would be highly regarded;Practical understanding of permit requirements for over-dimensional loads;Ability to obtain a Permit to Work;A clean police record in order to obtain a Dangerous Goods and Explosives licence;The ability to pass a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening; andSound mechanical aptitude.Our commitment:Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.
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