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Job Description

The Opportunity:

We are currently seeking highly motivated individuals to join our team as soon as possible

Role: HR Pickup and Delivery Driver 

Location: Toowoomba

Expected Hours of Work: 7am to 4pm Monday to Friday

Pay Rate: $30-$35 per hour

Why Darling Downs Metals?

We are family owned and operated business operating in Darling Downs for over 33 years. Our daily operations consist of collecting and processing scrap metal and non-ferrous materials from around the Toowoomba Region. We also do demolition work in QLD and NSW. We have a strong work/life balance culture and a strong team environment.

About the role

We are seeking a reliable and proactive individual to join our team as a Delivery Driver. No two days are the same – You would collect scrap metal or non-ferrous from our customers and bring it back to the yard to be processed using our fleet of vehicles – hook truck, flattop or marrell truck. 

Main Responsibilities will include but limited to:

  • Loading/unloading and driving HR trucks.
  • Ensure truck is kept in a clean and well-maintained condition
  • Forklift operation

Experience and Qualifications:

  • Must be experienced with current HR licence
  • Previous skip truck, HI-AB crane truck experience favourable
  • Need to be physically fit
  • Have a good knowledge of the Darling Downs area
  • Must have good communication skills 
  • Willing to work as a team
  • Pass a drug & alcohol medical
  • Be dedicated to achieving high standards of safety compliance and customer service
  • Be willing to undertake a police check if required
  • Forklift Licence favourable 

If you think you have what it takes to be part of the Darling Downs Metals team and looking for that work life balance, please contact us by email at ddm@darlingdownsmetals.com.au.  

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

  • Do you have experience operating a forklift?
  • Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
  • Which of the following forklift licences do you have?
  • How many years’ experience do you have as a HR truck driver?
  • Do you have a heavy vehicle driver’s licence?
  • Do you have customer service experience?
  • Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?