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SK Malkana Pty Ltd

Heavy Truck Driver (ANZSCO: 733111)

Full-time/Permanent

$77,000 - $90,000 (higher salary will be considered commensurate to qualifications and experience)

Duties and Responsibilities:

*Drive Heavy Rigid trucks and trailers.
*Operate trucks in all WA.
*Transport fresh food products requiring just-in-time delivery.
*Conduct daily pre-and post-trip inspection of vehicles to maintain working operations, record any
defects they find.
*Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel.
*Load and unload cargo.
*Record amount and type of cargo being delivered.
*Position blocks and straps and chains around items to restrain load for transport.
*Maintain radio or telephone contact with base or supervisor to receive instructions or be dispatched to
new location.
*Maintain a logbook according to commercial driver fatigue management and complete other documentation such as delivery information, miles driven and fuel expenses.
*Report to a dispatcher any incidents encountered on the road or during work time.
*Follow accident procedures if an accident occurs.
*Keep the truck, and associated equipment, clean and in good working order with exceptional work ethics, reliability and punctuality.
*Plan routes using maps or satellite tracking according to main roads guidelines for Heavy Rigid trucks.
*Take special precautions while driving.

Qualifications and Experience:

*AQF certificate II or III.
*Valid Australian truck licence
*Minimum of 1 year recent heavy truck driving experience
*Basic mechanical knowledge will be highly regarded
*Demonstrate sound geographic knowledge – Perth and WA
*Be highly reliable with a first-class approach to safety and customer service, good communication skills
*Fatigue Management Certificate
*Able to pass a drug and alcohol and pre-employment medical