HC Driver / Bitumen Tanker Driver (Eagle Farm)

HC Driver / Bitumen Tanker Driver (Eagle Farm)

12 Nov
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Workfast
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Eagle Farm

12 Nov

Workfast

Eagle Farm

Workfast is currently seeking a highly skilled and safety-focused MC Bitumen Tanker Driver on behalf of our client. Our client is one of Australia's largest and most highly respected building products and construction materials groups, specializing in asphalt, concrete, and quarry products.

Based out of the Whinstanes operations depot, your primary responsibility will be to safely and efficiently deliver bulk bituminous products to various sites across Queensland and Northern NSW.

Hours & Roster

- Day Shift: Monday to Friday (with weekend work when required).
- Variable Starts: Early morning starts between 4:00 AM and 7:00 AM.
- Overtime: Opportunities for overtime are available.
- Please note: Rostered hours, specific days, and the first day of the shift cycle will be confirmed by the site operations team.

Duties & Responsibilities

- Deliver bulk bituminous products in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.
- Promote a positive public image of the business and interact with site contacts and customers professionally and courteously.
- Maintain the company truck, perform pre-start checks, and promptly report any faults to management.
- Complete all necessary administrative duties, including docketing and required paperwork.
- Actively participate in site safety programs and business improvement initiatives.
- Strictly comply with all OH&S; policies and ensure safety and environmental standards are always met.

Skills & Experience

- Essential: Current MC Driver's Licence and Construction White Card.
- Highly Desirable (Training Provided!): A Dangerous Goods (DG) Licence and a Basic Fatigue Management Certificate (TLI0005) are highly desirable. However, for the right candidate, our client is willing to put you through both of these training courses.
- Previous experience driving heavy combination (HC/MC) vehicles is required.
- Experience in transporting bulk liquids, dangerous goods, or working within the civil construction, transport,



or quarrying industries will be highly regarded.
- A strong commitment to safety, the environment, and superior customer service.
- Self-managed with the ability to work independently, plan workloads, and adapt to changing schedules or operational demands.
- Explicit and professional communication skills.

Physical Requirements & Restrictions Due to the demanding nature of the role and equipment safety specifications, candidates must be comfortable with the following physical demands:

- Weight Restriction: There is a strict maximum weight restriction of 110kg for operators.
- Prolonged periods of sitting and driving, often exceeding 8+ hours per shift.
- Frequent climbing on and off the truck cab and tanker catwalk, including working at heights on the tanker platform during loading and unloading.
- Manual handling of hoses, couplings, and dunnage (involves lifting, pulling, and twisting).
- Repetitive gripping, reaching, and twisting when connecting and disconnecting equipment.
- Exposure to outdoor weather conditions and localized heat from hot bitumen products.

PPE Requirements Standard PPE including steel-capped boots, long trousers/long-sleeved shirts, high-visibility clothing, standard gloves, and eye/ear protection are required. Specialized equipment including heat-resistant gloves, aprons for handling hot bitumen, and sun protection will be utilized for outdoor loading and delivery tasks.

Workfast is a labour-hire company working with some of Australia's largest and leading building companies. We operate in all states of Australia and our employees work in all industries. When you join our team we make sure that you're looked after, paid well and that we follow all Australian Fair Work standards.

Workfast embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at any time of application.

All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988.

📌 HC Driver / Bitumen Tanker Driver (Eagle Farm)
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