Truck Driver/Loader Operator

The ASQ Garden & Landscape team is looking for an experienced, customer-focused Truck Driver/Loader Operator who is flexible in undertaking truck driving, loader operator and general yard hand duties. 

  • Permanent, Full-time role 
  • Ability to work on weekends as required 
  • Competitive above award hourly rates + Super | Offers workplace flexibility 
  • A great opportunity to work in a reputable family-owned and operated business  
  • Location: Castlemaine, VIC 

 

Company Overview  

ASQ is a locally owned, family-operated business, which has been servicing Central Victoria since 1970.  

ASQ Garden & Landscape is an integral division within the ASQ group, providing a professional network of retail and trade outlets. We distribute many of our own products and complement this with other quality garden and landscape products, to provide an extensive range for our customers. Our Garden & Landscape sites are presented and maintained to the highest industry standard and operate under professional, qualified staff who deliver expert advice, knowledge and services. 

About the role 

We are looking for an experienced Truck Driver/Loader Operator who is responsible for providing a high level of customer service and the safe loading, unloading and delivery of product to our customers, as well as assisting with yard duties and sales as required.  This is a full-time position working primarily from our Castlemaine site. 

Your main responsibilities will include:   

  • Loading, unloading and delivery of product; ensuring all vehicles are loaded safely and efficiently with the correct product at the correct weights and cubic metres, efficient delivery and unloading of the product at the location, as determined by the customer, collection of money from customers on delivery is promptly returned to the yard office, and completing all required documentation accordingly. 

  • General yard duties; maintaining presentation and cleanliness of the truck and loader, maintaining product bins and notifying the Supervisor/Site Manager of discrepancies with product being loaded/delivered, performing dust suppression duties by operating the water truck where required and other yard duties such as weeding, rubbish removal and general maintenance as required. 

  • Sales assistance as required. 

Why work for ASQ? 

ASQ is a proud employer of over 100 staff working across seven sites within our organisation. Being a locally owned, family operated business we aim to foster a family friendly workplace and are committed to the health and wellbeing of our staff and working environment. 

  • Develop your career within a growing company 

  • Participate in ongoing training and professional development 

  • Workplace Flexibility 

  • Inclusive environment 

  • Staff discount on products at our retail stores 

Key Selection Criteria 

The successful candidate will have proven, safe delivery driving, loading and unloading experience and be able to provide positive and confident customer interactions and the ability to perform manual duties.  

  1. Safety conscious and strong work ethic 

  1. Knowledge/ experience in landscape products (desirable) 

  1. Able to work weekends as required 

  1. Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines/customer requirements and follow directions 

  1. Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills 

  Education, Certification and Licences required:  

  • Heavy Rigid Truck license and experience 

  • Sales Loader experience and loader ticket is desirable. 

  • Work Safely or Construction Induction Card 

All positions are subject to the completion of medicals, including drug and alcohol screening. Only successful candidates will be contacted. For more information, please email hr@asq.net.au.   

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