Linehaul & Local Driver

About Team Global Express

Team Global Express (TGE) is an Australian-owned transport and logistics business delivering to Australia and New Zealand. We’re not only transforming our operations but striving towards changing the logistics industry and becoming an Environmental, Social, and Governance leader by 2030.

About the rol e

Team Global Express is seeking experienced full time MC Drivers to join our Straightline team, supporting a mix of local transport, heavy haulage and specialised project work.

$37.6745 per hour for local work

$0.6581 per km for applicable long-distance work

Plus applicable Long Distance Award allowances

Ideally, candidates will be based in Perth; however, we are open to experienced drivers based in other locations who are comfortable travelling and spending extended periods away from home when required.

This is not your typical scheduled linehaul role. The work is varied, with different customers, locations, equipment and projects depending on operational requirements. Work may include local site-to-site and wharf-to-site movements, oversized and heavy haulage, as well as overnight, multi-day and FIFO assignments.

We are ideally looking for drivers who are flexible and willing to undertake a variety of work, including those with a strong background in specific areas of transport.

What you'll do

Operate MC combinations across local, heavy haulage and specialised transport work

Transport oversized and specialised loads using floats, drop decks, ramp trailers, extendable trailers, deck wideners, sidelifters and PBS equipment

Complete local and interstate site-to-site and wharf-to-site movements

Undertake occasional day trips, returning home each night

Undertake overnight, multi-day and FIFO assignments as required

Safely load, restrain, transport and unload specialised equipment

Work across customer sites, mine sites and other project locations

Comply with load restraint, fatigue management and site safety requirements

What you'll bring

Unrestricted MC licence preferred, but candidates with the right experience may be considered and supported to obtain this

Demonstrated MC driving experience

Proven ability to operate safely and professionally to a high standard

Experience in heavy haulage, oversized loads and/or specialised transport

Experience with floats and ramp trailers

Competency operating Road Ranger gearboxes

Strong knowledge and practical experience in load restraint

Familiarity with mine site safety requirements

Dangerous Goods (DG) licence/experience highly regarded

Experience with sidelifters, drop decks and PBS combinations highly regarded

Experience loading and unloading heavy equipment such as loaders, excavators/diggers, rock trucks, water carts and graders highly regarded

Flexibility to travel and spend extended periods away from home when required

Strong safety focus and ability to work independently

Why TGE

We care about our customers, our people, and our planet. We are always innovating and improving our services. We are driven by passion and purpose, and we never stop.

This is a great opportunity for experienced MC drivers looking for variety beyond traditional scheduled linehaul, with exposure to heavy haulage, specialised equipment and a diverse range of transport work

About Team Global Express

Team Global Express (TGE) is an Australian-owned transport and logistics business delivering to Australia and New Zealand. We’re not only transforming our operations but striving towards changing the logistics industry and becoming an Environmental, Social, and Governance leader by 2030. To learn more about our story, visit https://teamglobalexp.com/ .

Why TGE

We care about our customers, our people, and our planet. We are always innovating and improving our services. We are driven by passion and purpose, and we never stop.

What we offer

Competitive salary above industry standards

Upskilling, training, mentoring and more to support your career development journey

Fun and practical employee perks and discounts

Flexible work, including work from home

Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers

Peer recognition awards acknowledge when you go above and beyond.

An inclusive workplace, works for everyone

We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Team Global Express acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia and the Māori, as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our recruitment process

Applying for a job starts with an online application form, from there you may be invited to complete an online assessment followed by a virtual or in person interview. The last step is undergoing pre-employment checks, which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment including fitness to work and drug & alcohol screening.

Other things to note

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* TGE is listed as one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies of 2023 and 2024 in Australia.