Heavy Vehicle Dangerous Goods Driver

Heavy Vehicle Dangerous Goods Driver

K&S Freighters | Townsville City, Queensland, AU

Posted 21 days ago

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Description

Our Company:


K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and has provided transport, logistics, energy, and dangerous goods services since 1945. Now one of Australia and New Zealand's largest multi-modal providers with 80 locations and 1800 employees, our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, safety, and continuous improvement.


About Chemtrans


Chemtrans is a division of K&S Corporation and is a well-respected industry leader in the safe and efficient transportation and delivery of dangerous and hazardous goods and chemicals throughout Australia.


About the role:


We currently have a position available for a driver looking for a varied, dynamic driving routes transporting Dangerous goods to customer sites.


This role will involve linehaul runs from Townsville to Northern Territory and other remote locations.


You will have your own dedicated Mack truck!


This role requires experience handling dangerous goods as you will be working independently and a level of responsibility is required.


You will be provided with comprehensive training and mentoring learning to load and unload various liquid DG and non-DG products.


This role will also provide opportunities to advance further into our Explosive division.


Responsibilities:


Operating under BFM and transporting bulk DG liquids interstate.


Unloading of Bulk Tankers, ISOs and palletised freight at customer sites.


Using chemical suits and specific PPE such as respirators when required.


Pumping of DG products using electric, diesel and diaphragm pumps.


Adhering to safety and compliance policies and procedures.


A strong commitment to safety regulations, ensuring safety standards are adhered to.


Success Profile:


MC license with min 3 years of on road heavy vehicle driving experience.


Dangerous Goods licence & experience handling DG


Basic Fatigue Management accreditation or willing to obtain


Forklift licence required


A strong commitment to safety regulations


Good driving history and clear police check


Ability to follow instructions, and to communicate effectively


Must be available to work weekends


Great award with allowances on top of the base pay rate


Lots of overtime that enhances your take home pay packet


Uniform Provided


Employee assistance program including financial wellness support


Growth and development to support career progression


Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace


ASX listed market leader | More than 75 years of service


We foster a warm supportive culture grounded in our values: Safety, Customer Service, People and Community and Innovation.


To uphold our core value of "Everybody Safe Everyday" a police check, and pre-employment medical will be required to be successful in this role.


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