Heavy Vehicle Escort Drivers Casual Employment Register

An employment register is not a vacancy and inclusion on a register does not guarantee any offer of employment will be made.

Duties

Conduct escorts of Over-Size Over-Mass (OSOM) vehicles in accordance with Departmental operating policies and procedures. Includes controlling traffic as required. 

Position Requirements

Pre-employment

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this role is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.  The following checks are to be conducted.

• Crimes of violence
• Serious drug related offences
• Crimes involving dishonesty
• Serious traffic offences. 

Essential

Evidence of the following must be provided prior to appointment to this role:

• Current full car driver licence

The person must continue to satisfy the above essential requirements/qualifications throughout their employment in this role.

Desirable

• Accredited or authorised as an escort vehicle driver in any State or Territory.

OR

• Be Accredited/Certified as a pilot in Western Australia/Level 2 Pilot in Queensland, Northern Territory or Victoria**, having met the training requirements of
  • TLIC3010 Pilot or escort OSOM loads
  • TLIE3009A Use pilot and escort communication
  • TLIF3013A Coordinate breakdowns and emergencies
  • TLIF3060A Control traffic as a pilot vehicle operator

**To be a Certified Pilot Vehicle Driver in Tasmania requires successful completion of the units of competence required for the Victorian Level 2 Pilot accreditation process.  

• And accumulated pilot driving experience in a range of range of traffic conditions, road environments and weather conditions.

Download the Statement of Duties and addtional information

•  Statement of Duties.docx
•  Statement of Duties.pdf
•  Information Sheet.docx
•  Information Sheet.pdf

How to apply

Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button. If you apply online pleasedo not send a hard copy application as well.

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Complete the following application form and email your application to us atrecruitment@stategrowth.tas.gov.au

  Application for Employment.docx

  Application for Employment.pdf

For more information

Jeremy Gleeson
Manager, Driver Training and Assessment Services
(03) 6166 4880

jeremy.gleeson@stategrowth.tas.gov.au