7 Great things about a job in the Heavy Haulage Business

7 GREAT THINGS ABOUT A JOB IN THE HEAVY HAULAGE BUSINESS

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If the idea of sitting at a desk all day makes you want to roll over and go back to sleep, you’ll go a long way to find something better than a heavy haulage job. Driving a truck or a pilot vehicle gets you out and about and while there is a job to do and procedures to follow, you enjoy a lot of freedom.

1. FREEDOM


2. PART OF A TEAM

It takes more than one person to transport 8 new dump trucks to a remote mine. The whole job is a challenge and everyone plays their part in making it happen. Administrative staff handle the permits, paperwork and escort arrangements, escort drivers help to plan and assess the best route, trailermen and drivers prepare the right equipment and a team of mechanics and tradespeople ensure the equipment is up to the task.


Heavy haulage jobs often involve long distances and travel to remote locations. If you like to see new places, that’s a big plus. A heavy haulage driver gets to see a lot of the country travelling from the tip of Queensland to the bottom of Western Australia. That’s a lot of experience to take in.

3. TRAVEL


93.7% of truck driving jobs in Australia are full time positions which is extremely high compared to other careers. A full time truck driver works an average of 46.4 hours per week though so it’s no career for a layabout.Because heavy haulage companies require lots of people to do different jobs, if there is work for truck drivers, there is usually work for the support people. On the whole, the heavy haulage business offers excellent job stability.

4. JOB STABILITY


Working for heavy haulage companies that are experiencing growth can provide exciting career opportunities, great security and experience. Because heavy haulage companies do a lot of work for large mining and civil construction companies, you can be reasonably confident that when these sectors are doing well, opportunities are there for you

5. GROWING INDUSTRY


According to Australian Bureau of Statistics data, the median Australian income is $57,400 pa. A full-time employed Truck Driver earns an average $68,068pa plus super and some heavy haulage companies pay more. Administrative staff, mechanics, tradespeople and sales people in the heavy haulage business are also remunerated well and generally work in modern and comfortable offices or well-equipped workshops.

6. GOOD PAY AND CONDITIONS


As well as your vice grips, keep a few other types of pliers in your tool box including extra-long, needle-nose pliers.

7. VARIETY


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