Casual DG Driver

Our Company:  

K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and has provided transport, logistics, energy, and dangerous goods services since 1945. Now one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest multi-modal providers with 80 locations and 1800 employees, our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, safety, and continuous improvement.

About Chemtrans 
Chemtrans is a division of K&S Corporation and is a well-respected industry leader in the safe and efficient transportation and delivery of dangerous and hazardous goods and chemicals throughout Australia. 

About the role:
We currently have a position available for a casual driver looking for a varied, dynamic driving routes transporting Dangerous goods to customer sites on an ad hoc basis.

This role will cover metro and remote deliveries covering FNQ with the occasional overnight trip.

The role suits drivers interested in casual work and not a consistent fulltime role, as it will be supporting the site with extra workload and staff leave.

You will be provided with comprehensive training and mentoring learning to load and unload various liquid DG and non-DG products the Chemtrans way and join a highly experienced operation.

This role will also provide opportunities to advance further into our Explosive division.

Responsibilities:

Operating under BFM and transporting bulk DG liquids around Townsville and surrounding areas.

Unloading of Bulk Tankers, ISOs and palletised freight at customer sites.

Mainly local routes, with some linehaul overnight trips.

Using chemical suits and specific PPE such as respirators when required.

Pumping of DG products using electric, diesel and diaphragm pumps.

Adhering to safety and compliance policies and procedures.

A strong commitment to safety regulations, ensuring safety standards are adhered to.

Success Profile:

Minimum MC licence with at least 1 year of proven heavy vehicle driving experience

Dangerous Goods licence- or willing to obtain  

Basic Fatigue Management accreditation- or willing to obtain  

A strong commitment to safety regulations  

Good driving history  

Ability to follow instructions, and to communicate effectively  

Must be available for ad-hoc weekend work

Why join us: 

Great award with allowances on top of the base pay rate

Lots of overtime that enhances your take home pay packet

Uniform Provided  

Employee assistance program including financial wellness support 

Growth and development to support career progression 

Corporate health plan discount 

Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace 

ASX listed market leader | More than 75 years of service  

We foster a warm supportive culture grounded in our values: Safety, Customer Service, People and Community and Innovation. 

To uphold our core value of “Everybody Safe Everyday” a police check, and pre-employment medical will be required to be successful in this role. 

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