Job Title: Long Haulage Transporter
Safely transporting goods and products via heavy vehicle to designated customer sites is the primary function of this role. Predominantly, you will be involved in interstate and long-distance driving, ensuring the vehicle's roadworthiness and loaded goods security at all times.
You will assess conditions before, during, and after trips to guarantee legality and compliance with relevant regulations. This includes monitoring temperature control requirements, correctly positioning and restraining loaded goods, and assessing the mass of the vehicle and goods for safety and legality.
* Transport goods safely and legally
* Manage and maintain vehicle roadworthiness
* Assess conditions before, during, and after trips
* Ensure legality and compliance
This role requires strong communication skills, interacting with staff, customers, and regulators, as well as demonstrating a thorough understanding of safety protocols. Additionally, you will need to drive in a time-sensitive environment, refuel, and maintain equipment cleanliness while reporting mechanical faults and delays as required.
Experience in operating and driving a heavy vehicle, including commercial driving and skills in manoeuvring at varying speeds in difficult situations, is essential. A valid Heavy Vehicle HC or MC licence and 12 months good driving record are also mandatory requirements.