Trainee Truck Drivers (Female Identified Positions)
Job No:
104332
Location:
Melbourne
- Multiple opportunities available for Female Trainee Drivers - no experience required!
- Take your career in a new direction with a global market leader!
- Benefit from permanent, full-time employment from day one - get paid to obtain your HR License!
- Enjoy a competitive hourly rate + super, comprehensive training & other great benefits!
Your New Career!
It's an exciting time to join Hanson and Alex Fraser, with both businesses thriving and looking for new Trainee Drivers to become part of their teams.
This is a rare offering, for women who are seeking to get their foot in the door of the transport industry. Both businesses are taking part in a government funded, high quality heavy vehicle licensing program in order to encourage increased levels of gender diversity within their Driver workforce.
What does this opportunity include?
- A four-week intensive Driver training course to obtain your Heavy Rigid License (for which you will be paid)
- Immediate full-time employment as a Trainee Truck Driver
- All uniforms and safety equipment provided
- Female mentor support
All roles will initially be based at sites in the inner West of Melbourne, and the four-week course will take place in Laverton. More information regarding the companies and types of Driver positions will be provided during recruitment.
These positions are only available to female applicants. This recruitment initiative qualifies as a 'special measure' under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).
Is this the role for you?
No truck driving experience or truck licenses are required for this position, as full training will be provided. However, here is what you will need to be considered:
- To have held an Australian Driver's License for a minimum of 2 years (automatic or manual)
- To be willing to work early starts (typically 6:30am)
- To be able to pass a pre-employment commercial driver medical which includes a drug test
- To be able to meet the VicRoads criteria for licensing which includes signing a declaration about medication, interlock devices and outstanding fines or disqualifications
Hanson and Alex Fraser are looking for women who are confident, resilient and up for a new challenge. You'll be eager to learn and develop new skills, and keen to start your career as a professional driver!
Strong communication skills and commitment to providing great customer service are also required, as is the ability to quickly pick up new systems and technology.
Please Note:
- To be considered for these positions, you must be available to attend an assessment day on 7th November, medical screening 8th November, and to begin the course on 19th November.
- The course is full-time and it is expected you enter the training period with the same commitment you have to full-time employment.
- Candidates who already possess an HR License will not be eligible for this opportunity.
About the Benefits
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to get your foot in the door of the transport industry with global leading employers. Not only will you benefit from a comprehensive training program, obtain an HR License and have access to mentoring, but you'll get paid to do it!
In return for your hard work and dedication, you'll enjoy competitive hourly rates plus super, and opportunity for allowances and overtime in the future to further increase your take home pay! The trucks you'll be driving are modern, clean, fitted with the latest safety and driver support technology, and have automatic transmissions and power steering.
In addition, upon joining either of these companies, you'll become an integral member of their high performing team. You won't be just another number. You'll be appreciated and rewarded for your work.
Ready to launch your driving career? There couldn't be a better time! Scroll down and fill out your application now.
Meet the Employers
Hanson
Hanson is one of Australia’s leading suppliers of heavy building materials to the construction industry, and is part of the HeidelbergCement Group, which employs 57,000 people across five continents. The company produces aggregates, including crushed rock, sand, gravel, crusher dust and road base and a high quality premixed concrete range.
Hanson employs some of the industry’s best people who make a real contribution to Australia’s most exciting construction projects. The business is dedicated to training, educating and doing everything in their power to retain staff long term.
Alex Fraser
The Alex Fraser Group is engaged in construction materials recycling, and asphalt production and paving. The company operates five facilities in Melbourne, two in Brisbane and employs around 260 people.
The work you do matters. Every day, you will play an important part in sustaining our environment. At Alex Fraser, the team transforms mountains of rubble into high-grade civil construction materials, recovering these precious resources and dramatically reducing the carbon footprint of major projects.
Please Note: First round screens will be taking place immediately, with an assessment day scheduled for 7th November, 2018 and a start date of 19th November, 2018.