MCS Civil is a privately owned Australian civil contractor delivering specialist civil works across the energy, rail, transport and infrastructure sectors.

With a growing pipeline of major infrastructure and energy projects across Regional NSW, Brisbane and South Australia, we are seeking an experienced MC Float Driver to join our team and support the movement of heavy civil plant and equipment between projects.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced MC Float Driver based in or around Newcastle, Maitland or the Hunter Region, with proven experience transporting and floating heavy civil construction equipment.

This is a hands-on transport role suited to a driver who understands the requirements of moving large and valuable machinery safely between project sites.

Experience floating heavy civil equipment is mandatory, with a preference for up to 80 Tonne heavy float experience.

The role will involve local and regional transport, with opportunities for DIDO and working away from home depending on project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Operate MC Trucks to transport heavy machinery, plant and equipment
- Float and transport civil construction equipment, ranging from 10T-60T, with exceptions of 80T
- Load, secure, transport and unload machinery using appropriate load restraint methods
- Safely manoeuvre and position heavy equipment for loading and unloading
- Conduct pre-start and post-trip inspections of vehicles, trailers and equipment
- Ensure loads comply with applicable road transport, mass, dimension and load restraint requirements
- Complete delivery documentation, permits and logbooks accurately
- Communicate effectively with project managers, supervisors, operators and site crews
- Maintain vehicles,



trailers and transport equipment to a high standard
- Report defects, damage, incidents and hazards promptly
- Follow site-specific safety, fatigue management and traffic management requirements
- Work safely around heavy machinery and active civil construction sites

About You

- Current MC driver's licence
- Demonstrated experience floating heavy civil machinery
- Experience transporting equipment in the 10T-60T range
- Experience with oversize or heavy haulage
- Experience with excavators, piling rigs, cranes and other large civil plant
- Strong understanding of load restraint, mass and dimension requirements
- Strong knowledge of road transport regulations
- Current White Card
- Strong understanding of fatigue management and road safety
- Ability to complete pre-starts and vehicle checks
- Ability to work flexible hours, including early starts, weekends and longer driving days when required
- Ability and willingness to work DIDO and away from home
- Reliable, punctual and professional attitude
- Strong commitment to safety and care of equipment
- Ability to pass pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening

Highly Regarded

- Previous experience transporting up to 80T heavy civil equipment
- Experience working on major civil, infrastructure, mining or energy projects
- Previous DIDO/FIFO or remote project experience
- Relevant heavy haulage,



load restraint or transport qualifications
- Knowledge of regional NSW project routes
- Competitive hourly rates + penalties
- DIDO and working-away opportunities
- Long-term project pipelines with ongoing work
- Have a varied and exciting worklife travelling across regional NSW and QLD/SA
- Modern, privately owned fleet
- Strong safety and compliance culture

Why Join MCS Civil?

Our people are the foundation of every project we deliver. Through strong leadership, respect and teamwork, MCS creates an workplace where people can perform, develop and succeed.

Our ability to self-perform key civil packages enables greater control, improved coordination and consistently high-quality outcomes. When you join MCS, you become part of a contractor focused on dependable performance, safety, quality and project delivery.

We are a merit-based, equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and treated fairly.

Company Overview

Established in 2013, MCS Civil is a privately owned Australian civil contractor delivering essential infrastructure projects across Australia.

Working alongside principal contractors, utilities and project partners, we deliver civil works across the energy, rail, transport and infrastructure sectors.

From early site establishment through to project completion, our integrated delivery model combines specialist capability, experienced teams and a modern, privately owned fleet to provide greater control and certainty throughout project delivery.

We build long-term partnerships through dependable performance, proactive communication and an uncompromising commitment to safety, quality and project outcomes.

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