MC Truck Driver

MC TRUCK DRIVER

Sunherico Pty Ltd

📍 25 Martin Avenue, Gillman SA 5013

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🌐 Sunherico Pty Ltd

MC Truck Driver – Full Time

Location: Gillman, South Australia

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $78,000 – $85,000 per annum + Superannuation

Hours: 38 hours per week

About Us

Sunherico Pty Ltd is a South Australian transport and logistics company specialising in mining sector transport, outback logistics, dangerous goods transport, specialised load transportation and long-distance freight operations across metropolitan, regional and remote Australia.

Due to ongoing operational growth and workforce shortages within the transport industry, we are seeking an experienced and reliable MC Truck Driver to join our team on a full-time basis.

If you are reliable, safety-focused and passionate about transport and logistics operations in challenging environments, we would love to hear from you.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will undertake duties consistent with Truck Driver (General), including but not limited to:

1. Operating Multi Combination (MC) heavy vehicles, including B-Double and Road Train combinations, for transport of freight, specialised loads and dangerous goods;
2. Performing pickup and delivery services for mining and industrial sector clients;
3. Driving heavy vehicles across regional, remote and outback areas, including dirt road and off-highway conditions;
4. Loading, unloading and securing freight in accordance with transport safety and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) requirements;
5. Connecting and disconnecting trailers from heavy vehicle combinations safely and efficiently;
6. Conducting pre-start inspections, safety checks and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure roadworthiness and compliance;
7. Ensuring all transported goods, produce, containers and specialised freight are correctly labelled, secured and documented;
8. Estimating load weights and ensuring safe load distribution within legal transport limits;
9. Verifying delivery documentation, manifests and proof of delivery records;
10. Safely transporting dangerous goods in accordance with applicable transport and safety regulations;
11. Operating forklifts and lifting equipment where required for freight handling operations;
12. Conducting routine preventative maintenance and reporting vehicle faults or repair requirements promptly;
13. Maintaining accurate fatigue management records, logbooks and transport documentation;
14. Adhering to workplace health and safety procedures, heavy vehicle legislation and company operational policies at all times;
15. Assisting with general transport and operational duties as directed by management.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this role, applicants must possess:

1. Valid Australian MC (Multi Combination) Truck Licence;
2. Unrestricted Class C Driver Licence;
3. Current High Risk Work Licence and forklift operating experience;
4. Dangerous Goods (DG) licence or willingness to obtain;
5. Minimum 2–3 years of relevant truck driving experience;
6. Experience operating B-Double and Road Train combinations;
7. Experience in regional, remote or outback transport operations highly regarded;
8. Ability to reverse and manoeuvre vehicles in confined loading and unloading areas;
9. Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to identify vehicle faults;
10. Strong understanding of heavy vehicle compliance, safety and Chain of Responsibility obligations;
11. Ability to work independently and within a team environment;
12. Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills;
13. Commitment to workplace safety, professionalism and ongoing learning.

Application Process

Applications should include a current resume and relevant licence details.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.