Truck Driver

About the Company

JJJ Trucklines, an Australian-owned logistics company, delivers freight and transport solutions nationwide.

Position Overview

We are recruiting a full-time Truck Driver to be based in Welshpool, Western Australia, with an annual salary of $80,000 plus superannuation.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate manual and automatic Heavy Rigid trucks safely.
• Deliver freight punctually according to planned routes.
• Follow company procedures, road transport laws, and safe driving practices.
• Transport general, palletised, and air cargo freight across metropolitan, regional, and interstate locations.
• Perform vehicle inspections before and after trips.
• Report mechanical issues affecting vehicle safety.
• Communicate unusual traffic conditions, road hazards, delays, or delivery difficulties.
• Load and unload freight as needed.
• Inspect and rearrange loads to ensure safe transport.
• Secure freight using proper load-restraint methods like chains and chain binders.
• Handle dangerous goods when properly trained, licensed, and authorized.
• Review delivery and shipping documents to verify load needs and transport conditions.
• Complete accurate freight, delivery, and transport documentation.
• Maintain records of deliveries, driving hours, mileage, pallets, and vehicle issues.
• Use GPS-based fleet management or telematics systems for route efficiency and compliance.
• Adhere to fatigue management rules, including keeping accurate work diaries during long-distance drives.
• Comply with Chain of Responsibility obligations and transport regulations.
• Provide professional customer service at pickup and delivery sites.
• Maintain and properly use vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Work independently while keeping clear communication with the transport team.
• Operate forklift if appropriately licensed and required.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development.
• Perform other reasonable transport-related tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Current Australian HR Driver Licence; manual truck driving experience preferred.
• Minimum 12 months experience in driving Heavy Rigid manual trucks within Australia.
• At least 12 months driving experience in commercial roles in regional or rural areas.
• At least 12 months driving experience on local Western Australian and interstate routes including Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, and New South Wales.
• Minimum 12 months expertise in load restraint techniques, dangerous goods handling, and freight documentation compliant with the National Load Restraint Guide across multiple freight types.
• At least 12 months using GPS-based fleet management or telematics systems for route optimisation and compliance monitoring.
• Minimum 12 months adherence to fatigue management requirements, including maintaining accurate work logs during long-distance trips.
• At least 12 months conducting vehicle inspections, identifying mechanical issues, and organising maintenance within operational transport settings.
• Possess current certificates: Fatigue Management, Chain of Responsibility, Air Cargo Security Awareness Training, and First Aid.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Successful completion of pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening.
• Provide at least two professional references.