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Tanker Driver

Australia UGL Approximately AUD $80,000–$125,000 per year, potentially higher with remote-site allowances, overtime or FIFO rosters*
Job Description

The Tanker Driver role involves operating heavy water, fuel or service tankers safely across construction, infrastructure, mining or industrial sites. Applicants generally need a suitable Australian heavy vehicle licence, a strong safety record, relevant tanker or heavy-vehicle experience, and the ability to complete vehicle inspections, logbooks and site documentation. Dangerous-goods certification may be required depending on the tanker’s contents. Candidates are expected to follow UGL and client safety procedures, maintain equipment, communicate effectively with supervisors and work reliably in remote or rostered environments. Physical fitness, flexibility, attention to detail and a commitment to environmental and fatigue-management standards are also important.

Company Info

UGL is an Australian engineering, construction and maintenance company and part of the CIMIC Group. It delivers major projects and ongoing services across transport, rail, resources, energy, water, defence and public infrastructure. Its work includes design and construction, asset maintenance, shutdowns, facilities management and industrial operations. UGL employs a large, multidisciplinary workforce ranging from tradespeople and operators to engineers, project managers and corporate specialists. Safety, operational reliability, technical capability and long-term client partnerships are central to its business. Depending on the project, employees may work in metropolitan areas, regional communities, mine sites, industrial facilities or remote locations. UGL commonly offers structured site procedures, training and career development, although conditions vary by contract, location and roster.

Destination Guide

Australia offers opportunities in construction, mining, transport, infrastructure, logistics, energy and utilities, with experienced heavy-vehicle drivers often sought in regional and remote areas. Work is concentrated around Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and major mining regions in Western Australia and Queensland. Australian workplaces generally value punctuality, direct communication, teamwork and strict safety compliance. Lifestyle ranges from busy city living to quieter regional communities, with excellent beaches, outdoor activities and a multicultural society. Visa options may include employer sponsorship, skilled visas or temporary work visas, depending on qualifications, occupation lists and the employer’s approval. Overseas drivers must check licence-recognition rules and may need to convert their licence locally. Relocation costs, accommodation, health insurance, tax, and remote-site travel should be planned carefully. Australia is geographically large, so project locations can involve long-distance travel or FIFO arrangements.