Job Description
Lead from the front. Run a tight yard. Build a team that gets it right the first time.
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About the Role
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Be the hands-on yard leader who turns the Operations Supervisor's plan into protected, ready-to-go trucks, trailers and loads
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Preload trailers, organise the yard, and manage day-to-day trailer and equipment readiness
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Provide daily task direction and practical coaching to the Yard Hand / Driver Apprentice
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Onboard and practically train new drivers on yard standards, load restraint and depot procedures
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Run trailer audits and pole stocktakes, and keep the depot safe, organised and efficient
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Support investigations and corrective actions with accurate, factual reporting
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Essential Requirements
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Substantial hands-on experience in heavy transport, crane truck, long-load, yard or loading operations
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Current MC, LF/Forklift licence
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Extensive general freight load restraint experience with construction materials, roofing iron, trusses, steel & mesh
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Pre-starts, fatigue,



mass and NHVR/Chain of Responsibility requirements
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Experience onboarding, coaching or practically training drivers
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Safety-first and hands-on - leads by example without overstepping
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Australian working rights
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Desirable (or willingness to obtain)
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CV/Crane, Doggers tickets
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White Card
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What We Offer
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$***** flat rate per hour
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$10,000 Retention Bonus available with current CV/Crane, Doggers
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tickets - paid progressively over your first 12 months (see schedule, Section 2). Limited availability.
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Guaranteed 40 hours per week + 2 x 30-minute paid breaks daily
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A genuine leadership pathway - real hands-on authority, not just a title
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Join an established, growing family-owned North Queensland transport business
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Law Transport - Delivering Service. Driving Reliability.
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📌 Hc Leading Hand (Queensland)
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📍 Queensland