Our Company K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and has provided transport, logistics, energy, and dangerous goods services since 1945. Now one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest multi-modal providers with 80 locations and 1800 employees, our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, safety, and continuous improvement. About Chemtrans Chemtrans is a division of K&S Corporation and is a well-respected industry leader in the safe and efficient transportation and delivery of dangerous and hazardous goods and chemicals throughout Australia. About The Role We currently have a position available for a driver looking for a varied, dynamic driving routes transporting Dangerous goods to customer sites. This role will cover metro and remote deliveries covering FNQ with the occasional overnight trip. The role suits drivers interested in upskilling their existing experience into the Dangerous Good space, as you will be provided with comprehensive training and mentoring learning to load and unload various liquid DG and non-DG products. This role will also provide opportunities to advance further into our Explosive division. Responsibilities Operating under BFM and transporting bulk DG liquids around Townsville and surrounding areas. Unloading of Bulk Tankers, ISOs and palletised freight at customer sites. Mainly local routes, but some linehaul (overnight) trips. Using chemical suits and specific PPE such as respirators when required. Pumping of DG products using electric, diesel and diaphragm pumps. Adhering to safety and compliance policies and procedures. A strong commitment to safety regulations, ensuring safety standards are adhered to. Success Profile Minimum MC licence with at least 1 year of proven heavy vehicle driving experience- Or HC with a minimum of 3 years of driving experience and willing to upgrade Dangerous Goods licence or willing to obtain Basic Fatigue Management accreditation or willing to obtain Forklift licence or willing to obtain A strong commitment to safety regulations Good driving history Ability to follow instructions, and to communicate effectively Must be available for ad-hoc weekend work Why Join Us Great award with allowances on top of the base pay rate Lots of overtime that enhances your take home pay packet Mainly Mon-Fri work with occasional weekend shifts Uniform Provided Employee assistance program including financial wellness support Growth and development to support career progression Corporate health plan discount Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace ASX listed market leader | More than 75 years of service We foster a warm supportive culture grounded in our values: Safety, Customer Service, People and Community and Innovation. To uphold our core value of “Everybody Safe Everyday” a police check, and pre-employment medical will be required to be successful in this role.
