HR Driver

🚚 HR Truck Driver

Location: Richlands, QLD
Pay Rate: $35/hr casual flat rate (dependent on skills/experience)
Hours: Full-time, ongoing – Monday to Friday, 6.30am – 4.00pm
Employment Type: Temporary, casual
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

🌱 Position Purpose

Are you an experienced HR Truck Driver looking for a new role to thrive in? Apply now to join our client’s leading tree and vegetation management crew!

You’ll be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy rigid (HR) vehicles to transport equipment, materials, and green waste for vegetation maintenance projects. This role supports field crews by ensuring timely delivery and collection of resources while adhering to all safety, environmental, and compliance standards.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

• Operate HR trucks to transport machinery, tools, and vegetation waste between job sites and depots.
• Assist with loading/unloading equipment and materials, ensuring proper securing and weight distribution.
• Perform daily pre-start checks and routine vehicle maintenance.
• Comply with traffic laws, company policies, and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) requirements.
• Maintain accurate delivery logs, trip sheets, and inspection records.
• Support vegetation crews with site setup and pack-down.
• Report vehicle faults, incidents, or hazards promptly.
• Uphold workplace health, safety, and environmental standards.

🎓 Skills & Qualifications

• Current HR (Heavy Rigid) Driver’s License.
• Proven experience operating HR vehicles in a commercial environment.
• Knowledge of load restraint and safe handling practices.
• Understanding of CoR and fatigue management regulations.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

⭐ Desirable

• Experience in tree vegetation maintenance or related industries.
• Basic mechanical knowledge for minor troubleshooting.
• First Aid Certificate.

💪 Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and secure loads safely.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

🌟 Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team committed to environmental sustainability and community safety.
• Opportunities for training and career progression within the vegetation management industry.

📩 How to Apply

• Click “Apply” via this website, OR
• Email your resume to: applications@recruitment247.com.au

📞 Have questions? Call our office on (07) 3281 2489
(Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm)

We look forward to receiving your application!