Job Description
Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
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Job Description
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Brotherhood Transport Service is an established transport and logistics business operating a fleet of heavy commercial vehicles across [Queensland / regional Queensland / interstate locations].
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Key Duties and Responsibilities
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Driving heavy commercial trucks to transport bulk goods and freight
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Operating [rigid trucks / semi-trailers / B-doubles] Transporting freight between depots, warehouses and commercial sites Manoeuvring heavy vehicles into position for loading and unloading
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Communicating with transport coordinators, depot staff and customers Maintaining the cleanliness and safe operating condition of the allocated truck
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Essential Requirements
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A current and valid Australian [HR / HC / MC] heavy vehicle driver's licence
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At least [insert number] years of relevant heavy truck-driving experience
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Experience operating [insert relevant truck types]
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Experience transporting bulk goods or commercial freight
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Knowledge of heavy vehicle safety and inspection requirements
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Knowledge of load restraint, load distribution and legal mass limits
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Understanding of fatigue-management and work diary requirements
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A safe and satisfactory driving record
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Ability to complete transport records accuratelyAbility to work independently and follow operational schedules
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Physical capacity to undertake freight-securing and loading-related duties
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Desirable Requirements
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Forklift licence
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Basic or Advanced Fatigue Management accreditation
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Experience using electronic work diaries
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Regional or interstate heavy vehicle driving experience
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Experience operating semi-trailers, B-doubles. What
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We Offer
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Full-time and ongoing employment Competitive annual salary plus superannuation
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Applicable overtime and allowances Regular heavy vehicle driving work Modern and properly maintained truck fleet
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Established transport routes and ongoing freight contracts Supportive and skilled working environment.
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