Company Description Alpine Truss is one of Australia’s leading manufacturers of roof trusses, wall frames, and engineered floor systems, supplying quality timber solutions across Victoria and Southern NSW. Since 2002, the business has built a strong reputation for dependable service, quality manufacturing, and practical solutions for the residential construction industry. Experienced design, estimating, manufacturing, and logistics teams support projects from concept through to delivery, using modern facilities and advanced design technology.

Backed by the Total Tools & Hardware Group, Alpine Truss combines country-town values with the scale and capability of a large national building and hardware network. The company focuses on delivering quality products, reliable service, and on-time outcomes that keep construction projects moving.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Heavy Combination Crane Truck Driver role based in Melbourne, VIC. The driver is responsible for safely operating heavy combination vehicles fitted with cranes to deliver roof trusses, wall frames, and floor systems to construction sites across Victoria and Southern NSW. Day-to-day tasks include conducting pre-departure vehicle and crane inspections, loading and securing timber products, operating the crane to unload and place materials as directed, and completing delivery documentation.

The role involves liaising with dispatch, site supervisors, and yard staff to coordinate deliveries, maintain schedules,



and support efficient logistics operations. The driver is expected to follow all road, load restraint, and safety regulations, represent Alpine Truss professionally in office, and assist with basic yard duties when required.

Qualifications

- Valid Heavy Combination (HC) driver’s license and demonstrated experience operating heavy combination vehicles.
- Experience operating vehicle-mounted cranes (e.g., HIAB or similar), with appropriate high-risk work or crane operation certifications where required.
- Strong understanding of load restraint, weight distribution, and safe handling of timber products and construction materials.
- Knowledge of road transport regulations, chain of responsibility requirements, and safe work practices in a construction environment.
- Ability to read and follow delivery dockets, site instructions, and basic drawings or load plans.
- Good communication skills to interact with dispatch staff, site supervisors, builders, and other team members.
- Reliable, safety-focused work approach, with attention to detail and commitment to punctual and accurate deliveries.
- Physical capacity to manage manual handling tasks, climb into/out of vehicles, and work outdoors in varying conditions.
- Previous experience in construction, timber, or truss and frame deliveries is beneficial.
- Current forklift license and experience in a yard or warehouse environment are an advantage.

📌 Heavy Combination Crane Truck Driver (Melbourne)
🏢 Alpine Truss
📍 Melbourne