Fuel Tanker Driver

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Fuel Tanker Driver. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Long term position and stability
• Great team and safety culture
• Local based position in Brisbane/Pinkenba

About the Company:

Lowes Petroleum Service has been leading the way in fuel and lubricant distribution since 1977. We pride ourselves on consistently providing quality products as well as better and more effective solutions for our customer’s ever-changing needs.

With extensive local experience in rural and regional Australia, Lowes Petroleum Service is able to offer local service through our network of bulk fuel and lubricant depots, delivery vehicles and retail service stations delivered by a team of people who understand the local communities in which we operate.

About the role:

Reporting to the Depot Manager, you will be responsible for the safe delivery of fuel to various customers, predominantly within Southern Queensland and Northern NSW.

Based in Brisbane our Linehaul Drivers work on a rotation roster:

• 1 week loading out of Brisbane - Sun - Fri
• 1 week delivering to customers and depots – Mon - Sat

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Loading, transportation and delivery of fuels to various customers in the local region.
• Pre-loading for deliveries
• Perform daily pre-start checks on vehicles and equipment
• Manage fatigue and perform log book duties.
• Develop, grow and maintain good relationships with our customers.
• Ensure compliance and safety is adhered to at all times
• Carry out all duties within set time frames and follow instructions

Skills and Experience

• Valid MC licence (Minimum requirement)
• Existing experience as a professional truck driver with fuel experience preferred but not required (on the job training provided).
• Dangerous Goods Licence preferable but not essential to apply (this would be required prior to commencement).
• SLP License preferred, but not essential
• Excellent driving history (traffic history report to be provided prior to commencement) 
• Good customer service skills and focus, good communication skills both verbal and written and good numeracy skills
• BFM Statement of Attainment preferred

Company Culture 

Combining the benefits of a family run business and a corporate structure, Lowes Petroleum Service focus on providing our customers with a wealth of knowledge of the fuel and lubrication industries and along with a range of storing and dispensing solutions. We aim to supply our customers in a timely, safe and cost-effective manner.

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.  

Closing Date:  Friday 10th August , 2018

Lowes reserves the right to close applications earlier than the nominated date. Interested parties are therefore recommended to apply as early as possible.