$44.38 per hour | Multiple Positions Available | Temp-to-Permanent Opportunities

Are you an experienced HR Truck Driver looking for a stable opportunity with the potential for permanent employment?

We are seeking multiple reliable and safety-focused HR Drivers to join a growing waste collection team in Townsville. Front lift and/or hook truck experience is highly regarded, but drivers with limited HR driving experience may also be considered, with additional training provided.

If you're dependable, safety-conscious and comfortable in a hands-on role, we'd love to hear from you!

Position Details

- Location: Townsville, QLD

- Tenure: Temporary with the opportunity to transition to permanent employment

- Hours: 38 hours per week

- Start Time: 4:45am – early starts are essential

- Pay Rate: $44.38 per hour (ordinary rate)

- Positions Available: Multiple

- Travel: Occasional travel to Ayr may be required. A vehicle and fuel will be provided for these trips.

About the Role

You will be responsible for operating waste collection vehicles and equipment safely and efficiently while providing reliable service to customers.

Your duties will include:

- Operating front lift and hook collection trucks

- Collecting and transporting waste and recyclable materials to designated disposal and recycling facilities

- Safely loading and unloading bins and equipment

- Moving large bins as required, including assisting with bin-running duties

- Completing daily vehicle pre-starts and equipment maintenance checks

- Interacting professionally with customers and site personnel

- Following all workplace health, safety and environmental procedures

- Maintaining a clean, safe and roadworthy vehicle

Please note: This is a hands-on role requiring a reasonable level of physical fitness,



including moving large bins and assisting with manual handling tasks.

About You

To be successful, you will have:

- A current, unrestricted Australian HR licence or New Zealand Class 4 licence

- A strong commitment to safety and safe driving practices

- A reliable work ethic and excellent attendance

- The ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Good customer service and communication skills

- Mechanical aptitude and the ability to complete basic vehicle checks

- The flexibility to commence work at 4:45am

HR B-Synchro licences are suitable for the trucks used in this role.

Previous front lift or hook truck experience is highly regarded. Drivers with limited HR driving experience may be considered but will be required to complete 80 hours of training, rather than the standard 40 hours.

Essential Requirements

Successful applicants must be able to:

- Obtain the required Defence pass, including security and police checks

- Provide a Driver History Report

- Complete the required workplace health and safety induction before commencing

- Supply the required safety certificate to the site manager on arrival

Why Apply?

- Competitive pay rate of $44.38 per hour

- 38-hour working week

- Multiple vacancies available

- Opportunity to transition to permanent employment

- Additional training available for suitable drivers with limited experience

- Company vehicle and fuel provided for occasional work-related travel to Ayr

How to Apply

If you hold the required licence, have a strong safety focus and are ready for an early-start driving role, apply now with your current resume outlining your relevant driving and truck operating experience.

We are looking for dependable drivers who take pride in their work and want to build a long-term prospect in the waste management industry.

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