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Heavy Rigid Truck Driver / Yard Person, Braeside VIC

Melbourne
Safely transport materials and support yard operations, ensuring compliance with safety, CoR, and fatigue management standards.

                                   Heavy Rigid Truck Driver / Yard Person – Braeside VIC

 

About Keller
Keller is the world’s largest geotechnical specialist contractor, delivering foundation and ground improvement solutions that create a solid future. With a proud legacy and a commitment to excellence, integrity, and collaboration, we provide innovative, sustainable, and efficient services across Australia.

 

About the role
We are seeking a safety-focused and experienced Heavy Rigid Truck Driver/Yard Person to join our team. You will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient transport of materials and equipment to support our project delivery across the region.

 

Key responsibilities

  • Operate HR trucks safely and in line with fatigue management and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) requirements

  • Load/unload materials using an LF counterbalance forklift

  • Conduct daily pre-start checks and basic vehicle maintenance

  • Maintain accurate delivery documentation, logbooks, and time sheets

  • Coordinate with project teams to ensure timely deliveries

  • Support general yard operations: receiving, organising, and dispatching materials

  • Ensure compliance with HSEQ, environmental, and quality standards

  • Use GPS/digital tools to manage routes and track deliveries

 

About you

  • Valid HR (Heavy Rigid) Driver’s Licence

  • Current LF Forklift Licence with solid counterbalance experience

  • Experience in construction, transport, or yard operations

  • Strong understanding of load restraint, CoR, and fatigue management

  • Good communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented attitude

  • Commitment to safe work practices and maintaining a fit-for-work condition

 

What you will need

  • Valid HR (Heavy Rigid) Driver’s Licence – with a clean and safe driving record

  • Current LF Forklift Licence – with hands-on experience operating counterbalance forklifts

  • White Card – Construction Induction (required for all construction site access)

  • Demonstrated Experience in transport, logistics, or construction yard operations

Knowledge of:

  • Chain of Responsibility (CoR)

  • Load restraint techniques

  • Fatigue management and safe driving practices

  • Site safety and environmental procedures

 

Why work with us

  • Work with a global industry leader in geotechnical solutions

  • Career development and training opportunities

  • Supportive and collaborative team culture

  • Competitive salary and employee benefits

  • Above industry paid parental leave

  • Gain exposure to major projects across VIC with opportunities for travel

 

How to apply
We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the right people who are highly competent, live our values and actively contribute to our long-term success.

If you are an experienced HR Truck Driver with a focus on safety, reliability, and teamwork, we want to hear from you!
Apply now by clicking the button below.

 

Keller Australia is an equal opportunity employer, and we support diversity in our workforce. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTI+; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged to apply.