Heavy Combination Truck Driver

About the role

This role involves transporting grain and fertiliser throughout regional Victoria. You'll generally be away from home Monday to Friday, sleeping in the truck during the week, with some Sunday-night departures when required. This is a living-away position where you'll leave for work on Monday and return home on Friday, with schedules planned with work-life balance in mind to get drivers home for their weekends.

Key responsibilities

• Transport grain and fertiliser throughout regional areas
• Manage independent work while away from home during the working week
• Care for your truck and equipment
• Sleep in the truck during weekday work periods
• Meet delivery schedules and manage your time efficiently while unsupervised

About you

• A current Heavy Combination Driver Licence with a good driving history
• A solid can-do attitude and willingness to learn
• The ability to work unsupervised and manage your own days efficiently
• A willingness and ability to stay away from home during the working week
• Honesty, reliability and trustworthiness
• Pride in your work and a commitment to doing every job properly
• Great people skills when dealing with teammates, customers and farmers
• Experience transporting grain, fertiliser or other bulk products would be highly regarded
• Tipper experience would be an advantage

About us

We've been in business for more than 50 years. What began as a one-man operation has grown into a respected local business with multiple transport divisions and a team of good people who share a can-do attitude. Our grain and fertiliser division is an important part of our operation, supporting farmers and agricultural businesses across regional areas. We pride ourselves on having a strong workplace culture where good people, teamwork and honest communication are at the centre of everything we do.

Benefits

• Earn competitive market rates
• Consistent weekday work within our grain and fertiliser division
• Modern, comfortable trucks set up for life on the road
• On-the-job training and all the support you need
• Regular check-ins and open communication with management
• Uniform supplied
• A workplace where your effort and experience are recognised