Hc/Mc Tug Driver

About the Company:

The Lindsay Group proudly operates an extensive Rural and National Transport and Logistics business across various locations connecting growers, regional communities and businesses with cities and sellers of fresh food across Australia. As part of the group Lindsay Transport is the largest transporter of fresh produce in Australia, specialising in temperature sensitive, time-slotted freight into Central Markets and major Grocery Distribution Centres to help our customers best meet their national supply chain needs.  Lindsay Rural and the Hunters business provide essential services and products to rural Australia across most Australian growing regions.

Today we employ over 1,800 exceptional individuals, with roughly 35% based in Regional Australia, and together we service over 1.5 million tonnes of temperature-controlled freight every year across the country.

The Role:  

Lindsay Fresh Logistics is currently seeking a TUG driver with a HC or MC licence to join the team based at Brisbane Markets, Rocklea.

This role is a full-time position working Tuesday – Saturday. Set start times, optional start time between 3am and 6am.

Primary duties of the role include:

• Driving the Tug Truck / Yard shunt taking trailers on and off dock
• Hooking and unhooking trailers
• Backing double and single trailers onto docks and in the yard
• Coordinating drivers within the yard
• Communicating effectively via 2-way radio
• Engaging in accurate and time sensitive moving of freight
• Re-fuelling tug vehicles.
• Communicating with floor supervisors to know what trailers they need on and off dock

The candidates we are looking for will have;

• A current HC or MC drivers licence and experience in this licence class
• TUG Driving Experience
• Swing Lift Experience (not essential but a willingness to learn)
• MSIC card (preferred)
• Basic Fatigue Management accreditation (preferred)
• A commitment to workplace health and safety (essential)

To be successful for this role applicants must;

• Pass a Commercial Drivers Health Assessment including drug and alcohol test
• Provide a current traffic print out

If you’re successful in joining us, you’ll be joining a team where creativity, diversity and innovation are encouraged. We pride ourselves on our values and it doesn’t matter what we are doing we strive every day to work the “Lindsay Way”- http://lindsayaustralia.com.au/about-lindsay/the-lindsay-way.  

Other benefits include:

• Modern and state of the art vehicles and equipment
• Safety focused organisation

Lindsay Australia operates with a culture of honesty and openness.
If you’re successful in joining us, you’ll be joining a team where creativity, diversity and innovation are encouraged. We pride ourselves on our values and it doesn’t matter what we are doing we strive every day to work the “Lindsay Way” - https://www.lindsayaustralia.com.au/

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Lindsay Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Additional information

• Join an industry leading first class transportation company
• Modern and state of the art vehicles and equipment
• Fulltime Position - Morning Shift - Tuesday to Saturday roster