MR/HR Truck Drivers

MR/HR Truck Driver – Immediate Start – Richlands, QLD

Position Title: MR/HR Truck Driver
Location: Richlands, QLD
Pay Rate: $35/hr Flat Rate (casual)
Hours: Full-time, ongoing: Monday to Friday, 6.15am – 4.00pm
Employment Type: Temporary, casual
Start Date: Immediate/ASAP

Position Purpose:

Are you an experienced Medium Rigid (MR) or Heavy Rigid (HR) Truck Driver looking for a new role to thrive in? Apply now to join our Client’s leading tree and vegetation management crew! The MR/HR Truck Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of medium or heavy rigid vehicles to transport equipment, materials, and green waste for tree vegetation maintenance projects, operate water trucks and general truck driving duties. 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 MR/HR trucks to transport machinery, tools, and vegetation waste between job sites and depots.
• Operate water trucks to maintain and water new and existing plantations
• Assist with loading and unloading of equipment and materials, ensuring proper securing and weight distribution.
• Carry out general landscaping and gardening tasks such as bush cutting, whipper snipping, spraying and weeding
• Operate machinery and tools safely and efficiently as part of vegetation, garden and tree management
• Tractor slashing and mowing using zero-turn mowers
• Perform daily pre-start checks and routine maintenance on vehicles to ensure roadworthiness.
• Comply with all traffic laws, company policies, and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) requirements.
• Maintain accurate delivery logs, trip sheets, and vehicle inspection records.
• Support vegetation crews with site setup and pack-down as required.
• Report any vehicle faults, incidents, or hazards promptly to the Fleet Manager.
• Uphold workplace health and safety standards and environmental guidelines.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Current MR (Medium Rigid) or HR (Heavy Rigid) Driver’s License.
• Proven experience operating trucks in a commercial environment.
• Knowledge of load restraint and safe handling practices.
• Understanding of CoR and fatigue management regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• 5 Year Driver History Report

Experience in tree vegetation maintenance or related industries will be highly advantageous.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and secure loads safely.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Fit and healthy, confident to carry out general labouring duties.

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.

Ready to Apply?

Click “Apply” via this website or email your resume to: applications@recruitment247.com.au

Questions?
Call our friendly team on (07) 3281 2489 from Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm.

We look forward to hearing from you!