Rig Driver – Transport Materials & Personnel

About the role

We are seeking a reliable Rig Driver to operate a variety of vehicles, transporting equipment, supplies and personnel to and from rig locations. The role involves long‑distance travel on rough terrain, ensuring safe and efficient delivery while complying with all regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Operate trucks and other vehicles to move equipment, supplies and staff between job sites and base camps.
• Transport oversized, flammable or explosive loads over long distances, following safety protocols.
• Load, transport and unload machinery to relocate the rig to new locations.
• Operate a vacuum truck to collect and dispose of waste materials from sites and camps.
• Adhere to driving rules, weight limits, route designations and company policies.
• Secure loads using appropriate methods and equipment.
• Perform routine vehicle inspections, preventative maintenance and report any defects.

Required profile

• Vocational high‑school education.
• 1–3 years of relevant vehicle‑operation experience.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions and on day/night shifts.
• Valid heavy‑transport driver licence as defined by the ADES Training Matrix.
• Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

Required skills

• Heavy‑transport driver licence.
• Operation of vacuum trucks.
• Vehicle loading and securing techniques.