Tug Operator

2 days ago


Adelaide, South Australia Collins Adelaide Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
Collins Adelaide is looking for a PM Tug Operator / Yard Hand in Wingfield, Adelaide
  • Full-time
  • 6pm start time
  • 11 day fortnight - Monday to Friday + alternate weekend shift each fortnight

Collins Adelaide is a family-owned and operated business whose origin dates back to Our ongoing tradition of exceptional customer service is supported by our long-term customers, great employees, and best-in-class facilities, designed to provide the best care for the products we transport.

Collins operates a large fleet of refrigerated vans and tautliners including up to B-triples, delivering both interstate linehaul services and local distribution of frozen, chilled, perishable and general goods.

Your role will focus on trailer movement within our Wingfield depot and will include:

  • Moving trailers on/off loading docks and around depot using a yard tug/prime mover
  • Coupling/uncoupling trucks and trailers
  • Constant communication of trailer movements to operations and team members
  • General yard duties

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Excellent reversing skills of B-Doubles into loading docks
  • Proven ability to couple/uncouple trailers
  • Experience with accurate completion of freight and heavy vehicle paperwork
  • Current HC (or above) licence (preferred)
  • Ability to safely operate a forklift (preferred)
  • Experience with refrigerated transport (preferred)

REWARDS

The successful candidates will enjoy:

  • Above award rates & allowances
  • Plenty of overtime available
  • Best in class equipment and facilities
  • Sound roadworthy vehicles with a comprehensive 24/7 service backup;
  • A safe, clean and healthy work environment
  • Ongoing training and professional development

This position is a great stepping stone for anyone who has recently obtained their MC  licence and wants to develop their skills as an MC driver

Experienced drivers who would prefer to stay in a depot, rather than being on the road are also welcome to apply

If you meet the selection criteria, please submit your current resume through Seek. We would like to hear from you ASAP.

Candidates must have unrestricted working rights in Australia.

Please note that only the successful candidates will be contacted.


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