About the role:
Full Time and Casual positions are available for Heavy Combination (HC) licensed drivers.
All positions involve work into Northern Victoria, Riverina, Griffith, ACT, Sydney and/or Melbourne and surrounding regions, and involve store deliveries and linehaul options.
Most rosters will include overnights and/or weekend work with the expectation for Full Time employees to accommodate 4 days a week minimum with at least 2 o/nights and weekend availability. Casuals that can provide weekday coverage highly favoured.
- HC runs operating 24/7
- potential for sleeping in the truck dependant on run allocation
- 12months HC driving experience preferred
Benefits you will enjoy when working with Ron Finemore Transport :
- Sign-on bonus of $5,000, payable in instalments over 3 years for Full Time drivers (who remain consistently employed as FT drivers) *Terms, conditions & exclusions apply
- Modern up-to-date fleet & equipment from leading OEMs (100km/h), coupled with cutting-edge driver safety technology
- Excellent pay rates & superannuation arrangements (under RFT’s Enterprise Agreement), which includes hourly rates for most of the newly awarded Northern Victorian locations (and other existing locations)
- Above award allowances & penalty loading, incl. extra payments for delays, breakdowns & tyre changes.
- Safe driving incentive bonus of $280 per month
- Save tax on pre-salary purchases of cars, mobile phones etc. through our salary sacrifice packages
- Loyalty wage increase for eligible employees after each year of employment
- 10 Flexi days a year that can be cashed out
- Discounts at leading retailers like Harvey Norman, Supercheap, BCF, JB HiFi etc.
- Great wellbeing programs to stay fit and healthy, and access to EAP
- Fun, family friendly social club events all year round
- Opportunity to work and earn extra via additional trips & weekend penalties
About you
These roles will suit you if you are self-motivated, work well in a dynamic team, enjoy a challenge and are customer focused. As a heavy vehicle driver, you regard yourself as professional, courteous and efficient with the highest regard for safety and customer service.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Liaising with customers with a friendly and professional attitude
- Understanding of load restraint as per National Load Restraint Guidelines
- Completion and return of all paperwork on time and in full
- Driving in a time-sensitive environment
- Refuelling and maintaining cleanliness of allocated equipment
- Promptly report any mechanical faults, delivery issues or delays
Skills and qualifications required for this position:
- HC qualification minimum
- A minimum of 12 months good driving record (history must be provided)
- Attention to detail and focus on customer service
- Ability to work within an established Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) system
- Pride in the safe operation and presentation of equipment
- All positions will have weekend work and overnights
- All applicants must be able to work to a roster
Apply Now and Join our Leading Team!
If you meet the above criteria, and you want to be part of a leading team within the Australian Transport Industry, then apply now:
Please note, successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check and a national crime check.