Heavy Truck Driver

Our client is a major civil and infrastructure transport company supporting a large scale infrastructure project. They are seeking experienced Heavy Tipper Truck Drivers to join their growing operations team in permanent, full-time positions.

About the role

You will safely transport soil, rock, gravel, quarry products and construction aggregates between project sites, quarries and civil works locations.

Operating modern heavy-duty tipper trucks, you will work closely with site supervisors and project teams to support safe and efficient deliveries.

Key responsibilities

• Safely operate 8×4 heavy rigid tipper trucks across civil and infrastructure projects.
• Transport and tip bulk materials in accordance with site procedures.
• Carry out daily pre-start checks, basic maintenance inspections and defect reporting.
• Comply with applicable heavy vehicle requirements, including fatigue management, mass limits, load restraint and Chain of Responsibility obligations.
• Maintain accurate delivery records and work diaries where required.
• Follow site safety procedures and participate in toolbox meetings.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, site supervisors and other operators.

Skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A current Australian Heavy Rigid (HR) licence or higher
• Proven experience operating 8×4 tipper trucks in civil construction, quarrying, mining or bulk haulage.
• A sound understanding of heavy vehicle road rules and safe loading and tipping practices.
• Experience completing vehicle inspections and identifying and reporting faults.
• The ability to carry out the duties safely and work the advertised roster within fatigue management requirements.
• Effective communication skills for site coordination, safety instructions and record keeping.
• A strong commitment to safety and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What’s on offer

• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Salary based on experience and licence class
• Overtime available
• Modern fleet vehicles and a strong focus on workplace safety.
• The opportunity to work on major South Australian civil and infrastructure projects.

How to apply

Please submit your CV outlining your relevant heavy vehicle and tipper driving experience, with details of your current licence, relevant qualifications and your current location and availability.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.