Job Title:
Horse Truck Driver
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Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Horse Truck Driver to join our team. As an Interstate Horse Truck Driver, you will be responsible for transporting horses from Queensland to New South Wales and return. This is a full-time position that requires a high level of care and attention to detail.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum MR license, preferably with a HC endorsement. You should also possess excellent communication skills, be polite, courteous, and reliable, and have the ability to work well in a team environment or independently.
As a Horse Truck Driver, you will be responsible for leading, loading, and unloading horses, as well as driving a company-supplied rigid truck. You will also need to use technology, such as GPS and phone apps, to navigate and communicate with clients.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Heavy vehicle driver's licence
* Minimum 1 year experience as an interstate driver
* Ability to undergo a pre-employment medical check
Benefits:
This role offers a competitive hourly rate based on hours worked, plus a living away from home allowance. Remuneration is based on the Road Transport (Long Distance Operations) Award.
As a member of our team, you will have access to modern trucks built for purpose, as well as regular opportunities for professional development and growth.
Others:
This position involves driving a company-supplied rigid truck from Queensland to New South Wales on a weekly basis. The truck begins the trip from South East Queensland picking up and delivery as required, often meeting another of our trucks to swap horses, before returning to South East Queensland. You will also be responsible for caring for the horses at their stopovers, ensuring they are healthy, secure, and have food and water. Each stopover, you will need to send a photo and update to each animal's owner.