Local Truck Driver

Symons Clark Logistics is a 150-year-old, family owned, Port Adelaide based transport and logistics company. Our experience brings with it premium wharf cartage and container transport services, with a focus on providing customers with complete logistics solutions including warehousing, container pack/unpack, distribution, over-dimensional, heavy haulage, project logistics and Australia wide bulk haulage.

You will be responsible for safely operating Symons Clark Logistics trucks in line with road regulations and company safety standards. As part of our dedicated team, you'll handle local and regional container deliveries, ensuring goods are transported efficiently and securely.

What you will be doing…

• Ensuring good are loaded onto the truck safely and efficiently, checking that it's balanced and securely placed to avoid any damage during transit.
• Inspecting all goods for any signs of damage or discrepancies before departure.
• Ensuring all necessary transport documentation is accurately completed and compliant with regulations.
• Conducting thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring the truck meets safety standards.
• Adhering to all traffic laws and regulations.
• Overseeing the unloading process at delivery sites, ensuring that goods are handled carefully, and that all delivery documentation is signed off appropriately.
• Other tasks as required.

Do you have…

• A current HC or MC Licence (Unrestricted) Licence and demonstrated driving experience.
• A clean driving record with a proven record of safe driving with no major infringements.
• An understanding and compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR) regulations.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Effective customer service skills, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Ability to work unsupervised and manage responsibilities effectively.
• Ability to work either a day shift, afternoon shift or evening shift.

We are always on the lookout for drivers with experience with…

• Containers.
• Side-Loader.
• Dangerous Goods.
• Load restraint, both straps and ratchet, and dog and chain.

Additional Information…

• Successful applicants will be required to provide a Fit to Drive Medical, undertake a Drug and Alcohol Screening and Police Check.
• Successful applicants should have a sound knowledge of Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and on road legal compliance and a willingness to work with GPS technology.

Do you align with Symons Clark Logistics values?

• Respect – We respect each other and those around us.

• Accountability – We are accountable for our actions and results including everyone's safety.

• Integrity – We always act with honesty and will do what we say.

• Persistence – We work hard with urgency to make it happen.

• Passion – We have pride and believe in everything we do.

Why it's great to work with Symons Clark Logistics…

• We provide career development opportunities, we believe in supporting, training, and developing our talented employees.
• Enjoy being part of a fun and flexible work culture.
• Enjoy a varied work experience, where each day is different and exciting from one day to the next.
• Be supported by mentors who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieve success.
• We are a steadily growing market leader in South Australia with a proud history and at a time of embarking on several exciting changes.

We really want you to be able to shine in the application process, successfully demonstrating your strengths - as such we are happy to be flexible around our process.

At Symons Clark Logistics we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, we celebrate and value diversity as we know it strengthens and adds value to our dedicated workforce.

As we step into the future of Transport and Logistics, we are committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity; we encourage women, people of

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, and people with disability to apply.

Please join us in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. Apply today and be part of a team that values your unique contribution.

Interested in finding out more or have a specific question?

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• Send a Resume detailing your relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.