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PHUL & VERMA PTY LTD is seeking a reliable and experienced Truck Driver to join our team in Wellard, Western Australia. The successful candidate will be responsible for safely operating heavy vehicles to transport goods to designated locations while ensuring loads are secure, delivery requirements are met, and vehicles are maintained in safe working condition

Benefits

• Full-time, stable employment.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience.
• Opportunity to work with an established and growing business.
• Consistent work and responsibility within the transport operations team.
• Safe and well-organised workplace.

Task & responsibilities

• Operating heavy vehicles safely to transport goods to designated delivery locations.
• Manoeuvring trucks into appropriate positions for safe loading and unloading.
• Loading and unloading vehicles using appropriate lifting, tipping or other loading equipment where required.
• Following all applicable safety procedures during loading, transportation and unloading activities.
• Conducting regular pre-start and safety checks to ensure vehicles are roadworthy and safe to operate.
• Estimating and monitoring load weights to ensure compliance with applicable vehicle load limitations.
• Ensuring loads are correctly distributed, restrained, secured and covered to prevent movement, loss or damage during transportation.
• Checking loading and delivery documentation and verifying the condition and quantity of goods being transported.
• Obtaining appropriate confirmation or certification of deliveries from customers or receiving locations.
• Monitoring vehicle condition and promptly reporting mechanical faults, defects, damage or maintenance requirements.

Qualification & experience

• AQF Certificate II or III in Driving Operations or relevant field (preferred)
• Minimum 1-3 years of relevant truck driving experience
• Relevant Heavy Vehicle Driver’s Licence (HR/HC/MC as required)
• Relevant practical experience in driving heavy trucks and transporting goods safely.
• Sound knowledge of road safety, load restraint and safe loading and unloading procedures.
• Ability to carry out routine vehicle inspections and identify or report safety and mechanical issues.
• Good communication, time-management and organisational skills, with the ability to work reliably and independently.