Truck Driver HC/MC – Cane Season Broadwater or Harwood NSW

Posted: 13/06/2023

Closing Date: 12/07/2023

Job Category: Logistics, Supply & Transport

Company Description

Rail to road, dry freight, refrigerated or bulk, The SCT Group provides Australia’s most efficient and independent freight services. Established in 1974 by Peter Smith, SCT is now a national, multi-modal transport and logistics company made up of (3) three companies (SCT Logistics, Specialised Bulk Rail (SBR) and Railpro Services, including a subsidiary of the SBR operation, Wimmera Container Line)

The SCT Group is a rapidly growing company, which prides itself on being a leader in the logistics field. Our objective is to be the leading supply chain partner in the market with a focus on safety, service, quality and sustainability.

Why SCT?

At SCT we offer a collaborative and inclusive work culture that is built on; Safety, Passion, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork. We understand that our values enable us to better understand and serve our customers, attract top talent (like you) and innovate successfully. We offer competitive remuneration packages, development opportunities and you’ll get to work with an industry leader within the Transport & Logistics Industry.

Summary:

We are looking for experienced, professional HC-MC Truck Drivers to haul cane from cane farms in the Northern Rivers region of NSW to sugar mills at Condong, Broadwater & Harwood NSW.
The haulage and delivery from cane farms to sugar mills is during the cane crushing season, which typically starts in early June and ends in late November each year. Shifts are 12 hours day or night, 7 days a week, on a rolling roster.
Reporting to the Site Supervisor, this position includes the following responsibilities:

• Haulage of cane from farm to mill with new prime movers and specialised single trailers
• Operate equipment as per all applicable road and heavy vehicle laws in NSW
• Comply with statutory fatigue breaks
• Use of in-vehicle fleet telematics as per instructions
• Use of Onboard Mass System as per instructions
• Have a strong commitment to Workplace Health and Safety
• Complete trips efficiently as per instruction from the vehicle dispatch system operator
• Adhere to instructions for alternative redeployment tasks during mill stoppages

Desired Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Essential

• HC or MC Licence
• Commercial road haulage experience
• Good driving record
• Willingness to undertake pre-employment medical
• Willingness to undertake pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
• A clear background check report – no criminal history
• Good employment references

Desirable

• Professional cane haulage experience – desirable but not essential
• Knowledge of local roads in the Northern Rivers region of NSW

Other important information

• The SCT Group is an equal opportunity employer
• Short listed candidates will only be contacted
• We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings prior to the stated closing date.
• Recruitment companies, need not apply