Fuel Tanker Driver - Perth WA base

About the business

Refuel Australia is a respected distributor of quality Ampol fuels and lubricants throughout the Pilbara, Midwest, Wheatbelt, Gascoyne, Murchison and Goldfields areas of Western Australia and the Northern Territory from Darwin to Alice Springs.

The company has been in the fuel distribution industry for over 25 years running a modern fleet of trucks and tankers.

At Refuel Australia our people are the greatest contributors to our success.  We are currently offering opportunities for a Fuel Tanker Driver to join our team, working from a Perth base.

About the role:

The opportunity is for an experienced, professional Fuel Tanker Driver, responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of bulk fuel to customer and company sites:

10 days on, 4 days off - majority hose reel deliveries, camping in truck. One truck, one driver.

Relevant qualifications:

Current MC drivers' licence

Current DG licence 

Minimum three years MC driving experience – with fuel tanker driving and delivery experience 

Excellent driving history

Safe Load Pass desirable

Fatigue management training

National Police Clearance

Essential skills:

• Skilled and competent driver experience, in the safe delivery of Dangerous Goods. 

• Basic mechanical skills on the operation of a heavy vehicle.

• Skilled and competent driver dedicated to achieving the highest level of safety and risk reduction with a history of safe work practices, understanding hazard identification and risk assessment process.

• Good knowledge of heavy vehicle mass management, fatigue management (BFM), dangerous goods and road transport rules and regulations, load restraint and chain of responsibility.

• Good knowledge of workplace health and safety legislation, policies and associated operation of heavy vehicles and transportation of dangerous goods.

• Strong customer service focus, positive attitude, good communication skills, work ethic and respect for colleagues.

• Strong commitment to managing fatigue.

• Knowledge of basic manual handling procedures and physically fit.

• Must frequently be able to lift up to 25kg.

• Ability to drive long distances and regularly away overnight.

• Good numeracy skills and basic IT skills.

To submit an application click the apply button.  For a confidential discussion, please call 9920 8000 or email Marina Ricupero, HR Manager, Refuel Australia - ••••@refuelaus.com.au.

Refuel Australia will require all successful candidates to undertake a criminal history check, pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol testing.