Job Description
Emerald Carrying Company (ECC) is seeking a reliable, safety-focused and professional MC Fuel Tanker Driver to join our growing Townsville Depot.
The Role
Working across Townsville and the surrounding region, your responsibilities will include:
Completing local retail fuel deliveries safely and efficiently
Coupling and preparing road train combinations for loading
Conducting vehicle inspections and reporting faults or safety concerns
Complying with fatigue management requirements, Chain of Responsibility obligations and applicable road transport legislation
Accurately completing delivery paperwork, electronic records and driver work diaries
Maintaining professional communication with customers, depot personnel and operational teams
Roster
Four rostered shifts followed by four days off
2:30am start each rostered shift
Shifts of up to 14 hours, subject to operational and fatigue-management requirements
Local work?
start and finish each shift at the Townsville Depot
What We Offer
Extensive paid, in-house fuel tanker training before transitioning to independent driving duties
A permanent day roster with four consecutive days off
Competitive hourly rates, applicable allowances and weekly pay
Long-term career and development opportunities within a growing national business
A modern, well-maintained fleet
On-site workshop and truck-wash facilities
A supportive depot team with a robust focus on safety, compliance and driver wellbeing
About You
To succeed in this position, you will have:
A current MC driver?
s licence
Demonstrated Road Ranger experience
A current Dangerous Goods licence, or willingness to obtain one
A strong commitment to safe driving and regulatory compliance
A reliable work ethic and professional approach
Strong communication and record-keeping skills
Previous bulk fuel or tanker experience will be highly regarded but is not essential.
Safe Load Program and Basic Fatigue Management accreditation are also desirable; assistance may be available for successful applicants to obtain these requirements.
Pre-Employment Requirements
The successful applicant must be willing to complete:
A National Criminal History Check
A Traffic History Check
A pre-employment medical assessment
Drug and alcohol testing
A practical driving assessment
About Emerald Carrying Company
Emerald Carrying Company is a proudly family-owned Australian transport and logistics provider specialising in bulk liquids, dangerous goods and general freight transportation.
As an established industry leader experiencing continued growth, ECC is committed to safety, operational excellence and investing in its people.
We provide our employees with the training, equipment and support needed to build rewarding, long-term careers.
For confidential enquiries, contact the ECC Recruitment Team ****** ******** ***.