Khalsa WA Pty Ltd
Heavy Truck Drivers (ANZSCO :
Full-time / Permanent
$76,000 - $85,000 ( higher salary will be considered commensurate to qualifications and experience)
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Drive multiple combination trucks such as B-double, Double road train and AB triple.
- Work in remote locations and drive long distances, two or more nights out if required.
- Operate heavy trucks in WA, sometimes over intercity routes or spanning several states.
- Transport hazardous materials.
- Conduct daily pre- and post-trip inspections of vehicles to maintain working operations, record any defects they find.
- Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel.
- Load and unload cargo.
- Record amount and type of cargo being delivered.
- Position blocks and straps and chains around items to restrain load for transport.
- Maintain radio or telephone contact with base or supervisor to receive instructions or be dispatched to new location.
- Maintain a logbook according to commercial driver fatigue management and complete other documentation such as delivery information, miles driven and fuel expenses.
- Report to a dispatcher any incidents encountered on the road or during work time.
- Follow accident procedures if an accident occurs.
- Keep the truck, and associated equipment, clean and in good working order with exceptional work ethics, reliability and punctuality.
- Plan routes using maps or satellite tracking according to main roads guidelines for heavy trucks.
- Take special precautions while driving.
Qualifications and Experience :
AQF certificate II or III.Valid Australian heavy truck licenceMinimum of 1 year recent heavy / multi-combination driving experienceBasic mechanical knowledge will be highly regardedDangerous goods licenceDemonstrate sound geographic knowledge – WABe highly reliable with a first-class approach to safety and customer service, good communication skillsFatigue Management CertificateAble to pass a drug and alcohol and pre-employment medicalMSIC Card desirableLoad restraint certificateDogs and chain experience