Job Description – Crane Truck Driver (HR Licence & Crane Ticket)
Location: Sydney, NSW
Reports To: Transport Coordinator / Operations Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
The Crane Truck Driver is responsible for the safe, timely, and efficient delivery of timber, building materials, and hardware products to customers and job sites across NSW. This role involves operating heavy rigid (HR) vehicles fitted with vehicle-mounted cranes, loading and unloading materials, maintaining delivery schedules, and ensuring compliance with all transport safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities
* Safely operate HR crane trucks in accordance with RMS and company safety standards.
* Load and unload timber, building products, and hardware using a truck-mounted crane.
* Deliver orders accurately to customers, trade sites, and retail branches as scheduled.
* Conduct daily vehicle pre-start checks and report maintenance issues promptly.
* Secure loads in compliance with load restraint guidelines and company policy.
* Maintain delivery records, paperwork, and electronic job logs as required.
* Communicate effectively with dispatch, warehouse, and customers to ensure efficient delivery coordination.
* Represent the company professionally on-site and maintain excellent customer service standards.
* Comply with all WHS procedures, traffic laws, fatigue management regulations, and company policies.
Qualifications & Experience
* Current HR (Heavy Rigid) Driver's Licence (essential).
* Current Crane Ticket (HIAB / Vehicle Mounted Crane – CV, CN, or higher) (essential).
* White Card (Construction Induction) preferred.
* Proven experience operating a crane truck within the building materials, timber, or transport industry.
* Strong understanding of load restraint, road safety, and WHS requirements.
* Ability to complete paperwork accurately and use electronic delivery systems.
Personal Attributes
* Reliable, punctual, and safety-focused.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills.
* Customer-service oriented with a professional attitude.
* Physically fit and capable of handling timber and building products.
* Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and time management skills.
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Benefits
* Competitive hourly rate with overtime opportunities.
* Stable, full-time employment in a growing company.
* Modern, well-maintained fleet and supportive work environment.
* Opportunity for career growth and training within the transport and logistics division.