Horse Truck Driver

Interstate Horse Truck Driver operating from Brisbane/South East QLD to NSW and return.

Key Attributes:

Full time position, based on 38 hours but working the hours needed to complete the set tasks.

Minimum MR license, HR preferred HC not necessary.

Polite, courteous, reliable, and flexible.

Experienced, caring horse person with attention to detail. Capable of leading, loading and unloading horses.

Meticulously careful driver who looks after our gear and our precious cargo with a clean driving record.

Able to use technology needed, following GPS and using a phone app for addresses and contact information.

Able to use a NHVR work diary and be aware of regulations required to adhere to.

Willing to help with all other tasks as required which include but are not limited to cleaning stables/yards, washing and maintaining trucks, general horse care.

Well presented passionate ambassador for our company with good communication skills.

A fun passionate team member who can work well in a team environment or equally well independently.

This role is paid an hourly rate based on hours worked, and a living away from home allowance. Remuneration based on the Road Transport (Long Distance Operations) Award. Current hourly rate for this award and this class of truck is $39.20.

About the role:

This position involves driving a company supplied rigid truck from QLD to NSW on a weekly basis. The truck begins the trip from South East QLD picking up and delivery as required, often meeting another of our trucks to swap horses, before returning to South East QLD, details of the trip are under direction from the manager and may change as and when needed.

A usual trip will travel from Buccan QLD south towards Tamworth/Scone via the New England Highway to Newcastle then Sydney or via the pacific highway to the Sydney area if bookings require. We usually only travel to the Toowoomba and Brisbane areas in QLD with horses needing to travel to/from places outside these areas being bought in to or taken away from our depot in Buccan, just near Brisbane.

Usually a 4 day trip, 3 nights away. As well as driving where directed the driver will need to care for the horses at their stopovers, ensuring they are healthy, secure and have food and water. Each stopover the driver will need to send a photo and update to each animals owner. Accommodation can be negotiated with the driver.

The driver will be provided with a run sheet each day for the following day which has scheduled pick ups and deliveries with times. These details have been communicated to clients. The driver will also be responsible for the presentation and cleanliness of the truck and him/herself.

About our business:

We are a close-knit team who hold our horses care in the highest regard and strive to offer a prompt exceptional service. We have modern trucks built for purpose and take pride in the presentation and maintenance of these trucks. Our business is family owned and managed, as well as this QLD/NSW run we also have a truck covering more western parts of NSW, trucks travelling from Tas to Vic return a few times each week and locally in Tasmania and Victoria. Our business has 2 private stopovers in Lower Barrington, Tasmania and Avalon, Victoria where we also have trucks based.

Your application will include the following questions:

Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?

How many years' experience do you have as an Interstate Driver?

Do you have a heavy vehicle driver's licence?

Please do not apply if you have no horse-handling experience. You must detail your horse handling and driving experience to be considered for this position.