HR Truck Driver or Truck Jockey

About the Role

If you know your way around a big rig and love being on the move, this one's got your name on it. Our client is a well-established moving and transport operation based in Cairns, QLD, and they're looking for an experienced HR Truck Driver (also known as a Truck Jockey) to join their busy team. You'll be repositioning, shuttling, and operating HR vehicles across local sites and depots, keeping freight and furniture moves running smoothly day in, day out. This is a hands-on, active role that suits someone who takes pride in their driving, looks after their equipment, and understands the fast-paced nature of the allied moving industry. You won't be sitting still for long. From manoeuvring trucks in tight spaces to supporting loading crews on the ground, you'll be a reliable part of a team that keeps things moving. Cairns is your home base, and the work is steady. If you've got a clean licence, a solid attitude, and experience behind the wheel of HR vehicles in a transport or moving environment, our client wants to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and reposition HR trucks between depots, job sites, and storage facilities across the Cairns region
• Assist with the loading and unloading of furniture, appliances, and household goods
• Conduct pre-start vehicle checks and report any defects or maintenance issues
• Operate vehicles safely in tight and confined spaces such as residential streets, loading docks, and depots
• Follow chain of responsibility requirements and comply with all relevant transport and fatigue management regulations
• Communicate clearly with dispatch, crew members, and site supervisors regarding schedules and job requirements
• Maintain a clean and roadworthy vehicle at all times
• Support the broader moving crew on the ground when not driving, including manual handling tasks

Requirements

• Current and valid Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen(Essential)
• Clean driving record with no major traffic offences(Essential)
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling tasks, including lifting and carrying furniture and equipment(Essential)
• Previous experience in the removals, transport, or allied moving industry
• Familiarity with load restraint requirements and basic securing of goods for transport