Job Details

A well-established and growing civil and heavy haulage business is looking for an experienced heavy haulage operator to take the reins of its transport operation. This is a genuine chance to step in, take ownership, and make your mark — you'll be the expert the business relies on, with real autonomy to shape how things run and bring your own ideas to the table.
  
About the role
Reporting directly to the Director and working alongside an office manager and allocator, you'll run the day-to-day movements for a fleet of 10–13 trucks and drivers across heavy haulage and oversize / overmass (OSOM) shifts, work both inbound and outbound, from northern NSW through to Rockhampton and across south-east and western Queensland.
  
Key responsibilities will include:

• Planning, scheduling and coordinating heavy haulage and OSOM movements across multiple jobs;
• Allocation of prime movers, trailers, drivers, escort vehicles and subcontractors;
• Preparing NHVR, state authority and local council permit applications;
• Developing route assessments, risk assessments and movement plans;
• Monitoring live movements and resolving operational issues as they arise;
• Preparation of accurate quotes and estimates for complex heavy haulage and OSOM jobs;
• Coordinating traffic control, escort providers and regulatory requirements;
• Ensuring compliance with the HVNL, Chain of Responsibility, fatigue management and WHS;
• Maintaining operational records, permits and compliance documentation;
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

  
What you'll bring
This is a specialist role, not general coordination — you'll need genuine, hands-on heavy haulage experience:

• Proven experience coordinating heavy haulage / OSOM transport operations;
• Strong working knowledge of NHVR permit systems, the HVNL and Chain of Responsibility;
• A solid handle on oversize and overmass processes and heavy-vehicle regulation;
• Understanding of prime movers, floats, dollies and trailer combinations;
• Experience preparing quotes and estimates for heavy haulage movements;
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and juggle competing priorities effaciously;
• Excellent organisation, communication and client-relationship skills;
• Current driver's licence.

What's on offer

• A competitive salary of up to $110,000–$130,000 + super;
• Monday to Friday roster - 6:30am–4:30pm, with some flexibility on hours;
• A stable, full-time role with a growing business;
• Real autonomy and the chance to establish yourself and leave your stamp on the operation;
• A supportive, close-knit team where your experience genuinely counts

If you know heavy haulage inside out and want a role where you can take real ownership, we'd like to hear from you by clicking the 'Apply Now' icon below or   alternatively, contact Nyssa on 0457 000 296 for a confidential career discussion.