Job Description

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.

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About the Role

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

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

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

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Core Duties and Responsibilities

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

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

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

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Position vehicles safely for loading and unloading.

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

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

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

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

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Maintain accurate work diaries, logbooks, manifests, delivery documentation and electronic job records.

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

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

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Comply with Heavy Vehicle National Law, fatigue-management requirements,



load-restraint standards and Chain of Responsibility obligations.

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

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

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Current Australian HR, HC or MC driver licence.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Experience transporting vehicles, machinery, containers or oversize equipment.

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

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

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

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Employment type: Permanent, full-time

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

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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.

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