Livestock Truck Drivers | Australia Wide

Cavanaghs Transport Pty Ltd is an industry leading livestock carrier, with depot's based in Tamworth, Dubbo, Wagga Wagga, Cooma and Inverell NSW.

Our fleet consists of 28 prime mover and trailer combinations which are maintained to the highest standards and updated on a regular basis.

We are currently seeking Permanent and Casual MC drivers or willing to help upgrade licenses to assist us in continuing to deliver excellence to our customers throughout Australia, with flexibly work rosters and high pay rates.

Our depot's are based in Tamworth, Dubbo, Wagga Wagga, Cooma and Inverell NSW; with work throughout Australia.

Our business requires experienced professional drivers to operate B-Double and Road Train combinations.

Key aspects of the role

• Long distances requiring regular nights away and some weekend work.

• Livestock handling, prioritising animal welfare at all times.

• Work as part of a team.

• Daily pre-start checks - Including early referral of any issues to our accredited maintenance team.

• Making clear & accurate entries on job records and daily driver work diary.

• Maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of the prime movers and trailers.

• Follow company CoR, WHS, speed, fatigue and maintenance programs.

Essential

• MC licence or willing to help upgrade HC license for the right candidate

• Excellent communication skills

• Pleasant and respectful manner when communicating with others

Desirable

• Basic Fatigue Management Certificate

• Previous experience carting and/or handling cattle and sheep or willing to learn

• Livestock Loading Certification

• Experience with convertible livestock trailers and B-Double.

• Kilometre rate plus allowances, potential to earn $ 150K plus 

• Sheep Carters- additional week of annual leave plus bonus 

• Great Work / Life balance with flexible hours & rosters available.

If you think this is the role for you... Please click on the 'Apply for the job' button.

Please Note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• This position is not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers). Nor do we accept applications from overseas or offer sponsorship to overseas jobseekers. 

• Applications without required skills and experience listed in the ad will not be considered.