Driver Careers

Driver Careers


Company
HP Hood LLC
Location
Gold Coast
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
194 days ago
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Job Description
Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.Are you excited about a career with the transportation & distribution teams at Hood? We have multiple plants across the US and are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join us in various driver positions, including Conventional Drivers, DD Route Drivers, and Transportation Drivers.We invite you to explore the amazing driving careers at Hood!HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity EmployerFemale/Minority/Veteran/Disabled"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"Privacy PolicyCCPAFor Applicants in Massachusetts - It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Employment is subject to verification of an applicantโ€™s identity and eligibility for employment in the United States as required by immigration laws. We are unable to assist with sponsorship at this time.

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Q What is the national minimum wage for truck and delivery drivers in Australia from July 2026?
As per the Fair Work Ombudsman, the national minimum wage for driver roles is AU$25.10 per hour as of 1 July 2026 for award-covered positions. Full-time drivers receive an additional 25% loading for overtime beyond 38 hours per week under the Road Transport and Distribution Award. Casual drivers must be paid a minimum 25% casual loading on top of the base rate.
Q What visa is required for international applicants seeking driver jobs in Australia in 2026?
As per the Department of Home Affairs, international drivers must hold a valid Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) or Working Holiday visa (subclass 417 or 462) with work rights listed for occupation code 733111. Applicants need a skills assessment and employer sponsorship before arrival, with processing taking 31 to 90 days as of January 2026.
Q What experience and licence are needed to qualify for heavy vehicle driver positions in Australia?
As per the Fair Work Ombudsman, applicants require a current Australian Heavy Rigid (HR) or Heavy Combination (HC) licence issued by a state road authority plus at least 12 months of recent driving experience in the past 3 years. No formal education qualification is mandated but a valid medical certificate renewed every 5 years is compulsory.
Q How many hours per week and how much annual leave do drivers receive under Australian awards in 2026?
As per the Fair Work Ombudsman, full-time drivers work a maximum of 38 ordinary hours per week plus reasonable overtime under the Road Transport Award. Employees accrue 4 weeks of paid annual leave per year plus 10 days of personal leave, with leave loading of 17.5% paid on annual leave taken after 1 January 2026.
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