We currently have multiple vacancies for experienced Long Distance Truck Driver (Interstate). Experience in operating A-double and B-double is essential.
You'll be providing excellent transport services to our customers and maintaining our health and safety standards.
What you'll be doing in this job
Driving vehicles to transport materials (interstate/long distance)
Inspecting and maintaining vehicle supplies and equipment such as diesel, oil, water, tires, lights, and brakes to ensure that the vehicle is in a proper and safe working condition
Maintaining records such as work diary, cargo consignment notes, and obtain proof of delivery for every delivery
Using and maintaining tools and equipment found on commercial vehicles such as weighing and measuring devices and restraint equipment
Checking the load corresponds with the paperwork and recording breakage or damage
Making sure the load is correctly loaded and secured by the appropriate equipment when loading or before departing depot
Calculating and estimating the weight of loads to comply with load limits
Coupling and uncoupling trailers
There'll be work on weekends and public holidays.
About You
Here are the skills and qualifications you'll need to be considered for this role.
Essential Criteria
Valid MC Driver's License
Experience operating A double & B double vehicles
Knowledge of the National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) along with BFM standards
Attained unit of competency TLIF0005 - Apply a fatigue risk management system (BFM Drivers only)
Demonstrated driving record (a recent Driving History/ Demerit Point Record)
Driving experience (an internal driving assessment will take place)
Ability to safely conduct manual handling activities
Good communication skills
Acting with integrity
Ability to comply with Company policies, procedures, and legislative requirements
Desirable Criteria
Knowledge of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG)
A Dangerous Goods Licence and Forklift Licence would be highly regarded
About DGL Group
At DGL Group, we focus on solving problems for our customers. We are a diversified industrial group of companies, offering end-to-end supply chain service, including chemical and industrial formulation and manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, waste management, and environmental solutions.
With more than 4,100 customers and 750+ employees, we operate across Australia and Recent Zealand, as well as internationally. We are listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and are on a trajectory of significant growth – which brings enormous opportunities for the right candidate.
Privacy collection notice
As part of the application process, we ask you for private information such as your name, contact details, qualifications, employment experience, your right to work in the relevant location, and, in some cases, medical information. If you move ahead to the next step, this will also include reference checks and potentially personality profiling. This information provides us with an insight into how suitable you are for the role.
Any information obtained is confidential and managed by the relevant recruiting team member. We store the information securely, and it can be accessed only by nominated people in the company. It is not provided to any third party without your written consent. Where the law requires, the information may be provided in line with the legal direction. By applying for this role, you consent to the collection of private information in line with this notice.
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📌 Long Distance Truck Driver (Interstate)
🏢 ILLAWARRA MERCURY
📍 Wollongong