Tow Truck Operator & Machinery Transport Operator Springfield Lakes Towing and Transport Pty Ltd – Darra QLD

About the role Springfield Lakes Towing and Transport Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced and professional Tow Truck Operator / Machinery Transport Operator to join our dynamic team. This is a full-time position based in Brisbane.

As a Tow Truck Operator / Machinery Transport Operator, you will play a crucial role in our towing, recovery and heavy transport operations. The position involves the safe and efficient transport, relocation, loading and unloading of vehicles, plant, machinery and heavy equipment across Brisbane, South East Queensland and other locations as required.

You will be responsible for transporting a range of machinery and equipment, including excavators, skid steers, bobcats, loaders, forklifts, generators, rollers, scissor lifts, elevated work platforms, trailers, agricultural equipment, construction equipment and other heavy machinery.

This position requires a strong understanding of load restraint, heavy vehicle operation, machinery handling and workplace safety. You will be expected to represent Springfield Lakes Towing and Transport Pty Ltd professionally while delivering reliable and safe transport services to our customers.

What you'll be doing

Operating tow trucks, tilt trays, machinery safely and efficiently

Transporting and relocating cars, trucks, plant, machinery, construction equipment and other heavy items

Loading and unloading heavy machinery and equipment

Transporting machinery between construction sites, workshops, depots, farms, businesses and customer locations

Moving machinery such as excavators, bobcats, skid steers, loaders, forklifts, rollers,



generators, scissor lifts and other plant equipment

Operating winches and recovery equipment to safely load non-operational machinery and vehicles

Inspecting machinery before loading to identify potential damage, leaks, loose components or other issues that may affect safe transportation

Correctly positioning machinery on the transport vehicle to ensure safe weight distribution and vehicle stability

Securing machinery using appropriate chains, binders, straps, wheel restraints, blocks and other approved load-restraint equipment

Conducting load-restraint checks before departure and throughout the journey where required

Ensuring all loads comply with applicable

Queensland road transport, mass, dimension and load-restraint requirement

Communicating with customers, site managers, contractors, mechanics, police, emergency services and dispatch staff

Reporting mechanical faults, damage, safety issues and maintenance requirements immediatel

Following all company procedures, safe work practices, traffic management requirements and workplace health and safety policies

Ensuring all machinery and vehicles are transported without damage and delivered safely and on time

Maintaining a qualified and courteous approach when dealing with customers and other road users





Machinery Moving & Transport Responsibilities The successful applicant will be required to have, or be willing to develop, strong skills in machinery transportation and heavy equipment movements.

Duties may include:

Moving machinery between construction and civil works sites

Transporting non-running or damaged machinery

Loading machinery using hydraulic tilt trays, ramps and winches

Transporting equipment from auctions, dealers, workshops and storage facilities

Moving machinery for earthmoving, construction, landscaping and civil contractors

Relocating plant and equipment between job site

Safely unloading machinery at the destination and positioning it as directed by the customer or site representative

What we're looking for

Current and valid

Medium Rigid (MR) or Heavy Rigid (HR)

driver's licence

Proven experience operating tow trucks, tilt trays, heavy vehicles or machinery transport vehicles

Previous experience transporting or moving

heavy machinery, plant and equipment

is highly regarded

Strong knowledge of vehicle recovery, towing techniques and safe machinery transport

Understanding of

load restraint and heavy vehicle loading requirements

Experience using chains, binders, straps, winches, ramps and other load-restraint equipment

Ability to safely load and unload heavy machinery

Good understanding of weight distribution, vehicle dimensions and load stability

Mechanical knowledge and the ability to identify basic mechanical faults

Experience operating machinery such as excavators, skid steers, bobcats, loaders or forklifts would be advantageous

📌 Tow Truck Operator (Brisbane)
🏢 Springfield Lakes Towing & Transport
📍 Brisbane