Brotherhood Transport Service is an established transport and logistics business operating a fleet of heavy commercial vehicles across [Queensland / regional Queensland / interstate locations].
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Driving heavy commercial trucks to transport bulk goods and freight
- Operating [rigid trucks / semi-trailers / B-doubles] Transporting freight between depots, warehouses and commercial sites Manoeuvring heavy vehicles into position for loading and unloading
- Supervising or assisting with the loading and unloading of freight Conducting pre-start and post-trip vehicle safety inspections Checking brakes, tyres, lights, fluid levels and other vehicle components
- Reporting mechanical faults, vehicle damage and maintenance requirements Checking freight weights and ensuring compliance with legal load limits Ensuring loads are correctly positioned and evenly distributed
- Securing freight using appropriate restraints, chains, straps and coverings Ensuring goods are protected against movement, loss or damage during transport Checking consignment notes, loading documents and freight records
- Verifying the quantity and condition of goods before departure and upon arrival Maintaining accurate work diaries, driver logs and transport documentation Following approved routes, schedules and operational instructions
- Complying with fatigue-management and regulated driving-hour requirements Complying with road transport, mass,
dimension and load-restraint requirements Complying with Chain of Responsibility and workplace safety obligations
- Communicating with transport coordinators, depot staff and customers Maintaining the cleanliness and safe operating condition of the allocated truck
Essential Requirements
- A current and valid Australian [HR / HC / MC] heavy vehicle driver’s licence
- At least [insert number] years of relevant heavy truck-driving experience
- Experience operating [insert relevant truck types]
- Experience transporting bulk goods or commercial freight
- Knowledge of heavy vehicle safety and inspection requirements
- Knowledge of load restraint, load distribution and legal mass limits
- Understanding of fatigue-management and work diary requirements
- A safe and satisfactory driving record
- Ability to complete transport records accuratelyAbility to work independently and follow operational schedules
- Physical capacity to undertake freight-securing and loading-related duties
Desirable Requirements
- Forklift licence
- Basic or Advanced Fatigue Management accreditation
- Experience using electronic work diaries
- Regional or interstate heavy vehicle driving experience
- Experience operating semi-trailers, B-doubles. What
We Offer
- Full-time and ongoing employment Competitive annual salary plus superannuation
- Applicable overtime and allowances Regular heavy vehicle driving work Modern and properly maintained truck fleet
- Established transport routes and ongoing freight contracts Supportive and professional working workplace.