Retail Fuel Tanker Driver

Emerald Carrying Company (ECC) is seeking a reliable, safety-focused and professional MC Fuel Tanker Driver to join our growing Townsville Depot.

The Role

Working across Townsville and the surrounding region, your responsibilities will include:

• Completing local retail fuel deliveries safely and efficiently
• Coupling and preparing road train combinations for loading
• Conducting vehicle inspections and reporting faults or safety concerns
• Complying with fatigue management requirements, Chain of Responsibility obligations and applicable road transport legislation
• Accurately completing delivery paperwork, electronic records and driver work diaries
• Maintaining professional communication with customers, depot personnel and operational teams

Roster

• Permanent day-shift roster
• Four rostered shifts followed by four days off
• 2:30am start each rostered shift
• Shifts of up to 14 hours, subject to operational and fatigue-management requirements
• Local work?start and finish each shift at the Townsville Depot

What We Offer

• Extensive paid, in-house fuel tanker training before transitioning to independent driving duties
• Full-time, permanent employment
• A permanent day roster with four consecutive days off
• Competitive hourly rates, applicable allowances and weekly pay
• Long-term career and development opportunities within a growing national business
• A modern, well-maintained fleet
• On-site workshop and truck-wash facilities
• A supportive depot team with a strong focus on safety, compliance and driver wellbeing

About You

To succeed in this position, you will have:

• A current MC driver?s licence
• Demonstrated Road Ranger experience
• A current Dangerous Goods licence, or willingness to obtain one
• A strong commitment to safe driving and regulatory compliance
• A reliable work ethic and professional approach
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills

Previous bulk fuel or tanker experience will be highly regarded but is not essential. Safe Load Program and Basic Fatigue Management accreditation are also desirable; assistance may be available for successful applicants to obtain these requirements.

Pre-Employment Requirements

The successful applicant must be willing to complete:

• A National Criminal History Check
• A Traffic History Check
• A pre-employment medical assessment
• Drug and alcohol testing
• A practical driving assessment

About Emerald Carrying Company

Emerald Carrying Company is a proudly family-owned Australian transport and logistics provider specialising in bulk liquids, dangerous goods and general freight transportation.

As an established industry leader experiencing continued growth, ECC is committed to safety, operational excellence and investing in its people. We provide our employees with the training, equipment and support needed to build rewarding, long-term careers.

Apply Now

If you are a motivated and safety-conscious MC driver seeking secure local employment, a permanent day roster and the opportunity to return home after every shift, we would like to hear from you.

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For confidential enquiries, contact the ECC Recruitment Team at ***********@emcarry.com.au or 0417 195 ***.