ABC Towing Services Pty Ltd is a leading provider of towing, heavy transport and roadside assistance services throughout North Queensland. We are known for our professionalism, reliability, safety standards and customer-focused approach.

About the Role

ABC Towing Services is seeking a dedicated and reliable full-time Truck Driver (General) – ANZSCO 733111 to join our transport team based in Townsville, North Queensland.

The successful applicant will be responsible for safely transporting vehicles, machinery, equipment, containers and other bulky goods throughout Townsville and regional North Queensland.

This is a permanent, full-time position involving regional travel, early starts, reasonable overtime and occasional overnight work.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

- Operate heavy rigid, heavy combination or multi-combination vehicles safely and efficiently.

- Transport vehicles, machinery, equipment, containers and other bulky goods across local and regional routes.

- Review job instructions and plan safe and efficient collection and delivery routes.

- Position vehicles safely for loading and unloading.

- Load, unload and secure cargo using appropriate load-restraint equipment and procedures.

- Assess load weight, placement and distribution and comply with applicable mass and dimension requirements.

- Inspect loads at collection and delivery and report any damage or discrepancies.

- Conduct daily pre-start and post-operation inspections, including checks of tyres, brakes, lights, fluids and safety equipment.

- Maintain accurate work diaries, logbooks, manifests,



delivery documentation and electronic job records.

- Obtain photographs, signatures and other proof of collection or delivery where required.

- Report vehicle defects, mechanical issues, incidents and safety concerns to management promptly.

- Comply with Heavy Vehicle National Law, fatigue-management requirements, load-restraint standards and Chain of Responsibility obligations.

- Communicate professionally with customers, site personnel and ABC Towing’s transport coordination team.

- Maintain the vehicle, cabin and associated equipment in a clean and serviceable condition.

Essential Requirements

- Current Australian HR, HC or MC driver licence.

- Minimum two years of relevant commercial heavy-vehicle driving experience.

- Demonstrated experience transporting bulky goods, machinery, equipment, vehicles or similar loads.

- Sound knowledge of load restraint, fatigue management and Chain of Responsibility requirements.

- Ability to complete vehicle inspections and accurately maintain transport and delivery records.

- Safe driving history and ability to provide a recent driver-history report.





- Strong spatial awareness and the physical capacity to safely undertake loading and load-restraint duties.

- Ability to work independently and follow written and verbal job instructions.

- Good communication, time-management and customer-service skills.

- Availability for regional travel, early starts, reasonable overtime and occasional overnight work.

- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical assessment and drug and alcohol screening.

Desirable Requirements

- Experience operating tilt trays, beavertails, tag trailers or similar heavy-transport equipment.

- Experience transporting vehicles, machinery, containers or oversize equipment.

- Relevant load-restraint, fatigue-management or Chain of Responsibility training.

- Forklift, dogging, rigging or other relevant licences or competencies.

Position Details

Location: Townsville, North Queensland, with regional travel as required

Employment type: Permanent, full time

Ordinary hours: 38 hours per week, plus reasonable overtime as required

Salary: $80,000–$85,000 per annum plus superannuation

Final remuneration will be determined according to the successful applicant’s skills, qualifications and relevant experience and will comply with the applicable industrial instrument and market salary requirements.

How to Apply

Please submit the following through the Apply button or by email to **********@abctow.com.au:

- an updated resume;

- a copy of your current heavy-vehicle driver licence; and

- a recent driver-history report.

Applications close 31st August 2026

📌 Truck Driver (General) (Townsville)
🏢 ABC Towing Services
📍 Townsville