Overview
Join Big Chief Hire's heavy haulage team and take the wheel on demanding and rewarding transport work on the roads. This heavy haulage role is based at our Ormeau location in Queensland, handling oversized and essential loads that require skill, focus, and responsibility on every trip. This is a hands-on driving role where safety and precision matter, backed by a team that gets the job done right.
As a Heavy Haulage Driver with Big Chief Hire, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient transport of trucks, plant machinery, and a range of oversized equipment across Queensland. You will play a key role in ensuring freight is delivered on time while ensuring compliance with NHVR regulations and Chain of Responsibility (COR) requirements.
Responsibilities
* Safely load, unload, and transport heavy machinery and oversized freight, including earthmoving equipment
* Operate in full compliance with NHVR Heavy Vehicle National Law and Chain of Responsibility obligations at all times
* Conduct thorough daily pre-start checks and ensure vehicles and equipment are roadworthy
* Manage fatigue in accordance with fatigue management regulations and company policy
* Secure loads correctly using approved restraint methods and procedures
* Maintain accurate records and complete required documentation as required
* Work safely across metro and regional Queensland locations
About You
* Current HC or MC licence with a minimum of 2 years' heavy vehicle driving experience
* Shift and load ticket or VOC
* Proven experience in heavy haulage, including loading and unloading plant and machinery
* Low loader experience (highly regarded)
* Strong understanding of NHVR regulations and Chain of Responsibility requirements
* Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and hold a current Fit to Drive assessment
* Strong safety focus with a clean and reliable driving history
* Confident working independently and making safe operational decisions
* Ability to perform in high-pressure and demanding environments
* Familiarity with Queensland Metro and regional (desirable)
About Us
Big Chief Hire, a proud member of the Northeast Auto Group, is your go-to supplier for truck and heavy machinery hire across Australia. We provide an extensive range of hire equipment—from earthmovers to trucks—tailored to suit every project. Whether you need wet hire with skilled operators or dry hire where you take the controls, Big Chief Hire is committed to delivering exceptional service, reliable machinery, and flexible hire solutions that keep your project moving. Established in 1978, the Northeast Auto Group is a national award-winning automotive retail and service organisation employing 600 people across multiple states.
We deliver a complete customer experience through multiple business units to provide the highest quality of service and innovative solutions. Our group includes Light and Heavy vehicle dealerships, an Engineering and Manufacturing division, and Agricultural and Construction Equipment Solutions partnering with renowned OEM brands. We are a high-performance business that invests in our people to ensure their knowledge is second to none and we always aim to deliver.
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Recruitment and Diversity
* Please note that as part of the recruitment process you may be requested to undergo various pre-employment checks, such as a Right to Work in Australia Check, National Criminal Police Check, or a Pre-Employment Medical.
Northeast Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees. In order to maintain a safe work environment and comply with legal regulations, Northeast East Auto Group conducts random drug and alcohol testing as part of its employment policies. Respectfully, no agencies please.
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