AddressSkyroad Logistics is an Australian Owned Company supplying Transport and Logistics solutions to the air cargo industry of Australia.
We have full-time positions available for experienced, professional and reliable HC drivers (with pay being MC competitive to drive singles). Start is casual with option to move to FT on completion of training and probation checklists.
Linehaul drivers
- Revesby based
- Time sensitive airport to airport only, no city rat running
- Paid beyond B-Double rates to drive singles, top drivers earning well over $160,000 plus super
- Incentives and bonuses in place for drivers who take earnings/service seriously
- Niche interstate services with a high focus on time sensitive cargo collections and deliveries
- Excellent modern Kenworth fleet with comfort modifications, working for a reputable transport service provider and a blue chip customer base
Drivers are based out of Revesby with loading and unloading around Sydney airport and your typical week is transiting through Melbourne or Brisbane airports. With high performance trucks and single trailers your time on the road is typically much lower than general and refrigerated multi-combination roles.
- Forklift license will be required to complete probation
- Flexible on providing 6-2-6-2, 6-2-4-2 and 4-4 rosters depending on preference for income or time at home
Employment Requirements
- Must have a minimum of five (5) years verifiable residency in Australia and have current permanent residency or citizenship
- Must have clean criminal record verifiable by Australian Federal Police
- All applicants must qualify to hold an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) and will require a clean criminal record to obtain such
- A good driving record with no major offences (e.g. DUI) verified by issuing authority report
- Austroads or equivalent medical within last 6 months showing fitness to drive
Skills and Experience
- MC (preferred)/HC licence with a minimum of 5 years on road interstate driving experience (unfortunately due to high value of trucks and trailers we cannot accept applications from less experienced drivers or drivers under 25)
- Knowledge and experience with load restraint procedures
- Experience working with air cargo highly regarded but not compulsory
- BFM Accreditation desirable however full training provided if required
Equipment
Our fleet is wholly Kenworth prime movers with comfort ride package and all safety equipment. Majority of the fleet are automatics with T909s being manual. Majority are PBS singles for which drivers get paid above the B-Double rate or better.
Majority of drivers post probation are assigned a preferred truck. After longer term employment our good drivers get to deliver their own T909 (all of which are manual) or K220.
Benefits
- Stability with good customer base, and all work to/from airport precincts
- Company base including rest facilities at main base locations
- Shirts and vests provided
- Competitive km rates with some incentives, paid pickups and deliveries, night allowances, and other standard task payments apply
