HEAVY RIGID CRANE TRUCK OPERATOR / LEADERSHIP PATHWAY

Heavy Rigid Crane Truck Operator
Leadership Pathway – Operations Manager
Gold Coast, QLD
Full-Time Position
Above Award Rates | Career Progression

Build More Than a Career. Build a Future.

Foley Logistics Pty Ltd is one of South East Queensland's leading transport and crane truck operators, servicing government, council, infrastructure, Tier 1 and commercial clients.

As our business continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Heavy Rigid Crane Truck Operator who is looking for more than just another driving job.

This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company with a genuine pathway into Operations Management.

For the right person, this role has been specifically designed to transition from an operational position into a leadership role within the business.

About the Role

Initially, you'll be responsible for operating our fleet of modern crane trucks, carrying out a variety of transport and lifting operations across South East Queensland.

You’ll be transporting and lifting:

- Machinery

- Building products

- Steel

- Containers

- Site equipment

- General freight

- Oversized loads

- Construction materials

You’ll operate a variety of vehicles ranging from:

- 6 Tonne Crane Trucks

- 8 Tonne Crane Trucks

- 10 Tonne Crane Trucks

- 12 Tonne Crane Trucks

- 14 Tonne Twin Steer Crane Trucks

- Light Rigid taxi trucks

- Medium rigid truck.

- Couriers.

This position will predominantly involve operating Heavy Rigid crane trucks. However, as part of our team-based approach, the successful applicant must be willing and capable of operating other vehicles within the Foley Logistics fleet when operational requirements dictate. Flexibility across different vehicle types is essential to support the needs of the business and our clients.



No two days are the same, with work spanning government infrastructure, council projects, commercial construction and specialised logistics For Tier 1 national clients.

Essential Requirements

To be considered, applicants must have:

- Minimum 5 years' experience operating Vehicle Loading Cranes (HMF, HIAB, Palfinger or similar)

- Minimum 5 years' experience driving Heavy Rigid vehicles

- Experience operating Road Ranger and Synchromesh gearboxes

- Strong understanding of load restraint and lifting operations

- Current HR Licence (HC or MC highly regarded)

- Technically inclined

- Excellent communication skills

- Strong work ethic

- Professional presentation

- Commitment to safety and customer service

Desirable Qualifications

While not essential, the following will be highly regarded:

- Dogging Licence

- Basic Rigging Licence

- Forklift Licence

- HC or MC Licence

- Experience working on government or Tier 1 projects, understanding correct procedures.

Leadership Pathway

Unlike most driving positions, this role has been developed with long-term career progression in mind.

The successful candidate will receive mentoring and hands‑on training across all operational aspects of the business, including:

- Fleet Scheduling

- Project Coordination

- Staff Management

- Client Communication

- Resource Allocation

- NHVR Compliance

- Safety Management

- Operational Planning

- Logistics Coordination





- Leadership & Team Development

Subject to demonstrated performance, leadership ability and successful completion of the training programme, the successful candidate may transition into an Operations Manager position within their first 12 months of employment.

Operations Manager Benefits

Upon successful transition into the Operations Manager role, the successful candidate will receive:

- Competitive salaried remuneration package

- Fully maintained company vehicle

- Company fuel card

- Mobile phone

- Laptop

- Monthly performance incentives

- Quarterly bonus programme

- Professional development opportunities

- Corporate events and team functions

- Flexible working arrangements, including the ability to work from home when operationally suitable

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who wants to grow with the business.

The ideal candidate will:

- Take pride in their work and equipment

- Be a natural leader

- Have excellent communication skills

- Be reliable and safety-focused

- Think ahead and solve problems

- Work well under pressure

- Be motivated to build a long‑term career in transport and logistics

This role is suited to someone who is looking to step beyond driving and become part of the leadership team of a growing logistics company.

Why Join Foley Logistics?

At Foley Logistics, you'll become part of a business that's investing heavily in its people, systems and fleet.

We offer:

- Full-time, secure employment

- Above award wages

- Modern fleet and equipment

- Diverse and engaging work

- Government, council and Tier 1 projects

- Career progression opportunities

- Ongoing training and development

- Supportive team environment

- Long-term leadership opportunities

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📌 HEAVY RIGID CRANE TRUCK OPERATOR / LEADERSHIP PATHWAY (Queensland)
🏢 Foley logistics
📍 Queensland