Rigid Tanker Operator Level 1

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Date: 6 May 2026

Location: Townsville, QLD, AU, 4818

Company: Origin Energy Services Ltd

• Join a dedicated team of LPG professionals
• Perm, full time opportunity
• Townsville, 113 -118 Commercial Avenue based

Join a team that's All Kinds of Useful

At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline - it’s how we approach work every day. As a collective, we’re a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award-winning internet and helping to lead Australia’s energy transition. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we’d love to have you on the journey.

About the role:

Reporting to the Terminal Manager, the position is responsible for the effective and safe delivery of LPG to domestic and commercial customers.

The main activities are road tanker filling and discharging, tanker hoseman and exchange cylinder filling and deliveries as required.

Key Responsibilities

• The position is required to operate the LPG Tanker and Cylinder Truck in accordance with statutory requirements and the HSE and procedural policies and procedures of Origin Energy. The range of activities may include:
• Road tanker filling and discharging
• Reporting Customer compliance
• LPG storage
• LPG transfers
• Cylinder delivering and filling
• Forklift operation
• Safe Operation of a Dangerous Goods Vehicle
• This role is Monday to Friday with possibility of overtime and weekend work

What will you bring?

You will need to be self-motivated, customer focused and committed to working with a broad, multi-disciplined team. With a proven commitment to a safe working environment, you will have the courage to speak up and you will have a passion for improvement. Your tenacity and persistence will be evident in both your work ethic and approach to working with others.

• National Heavy Vehicle Drivers Licence–Heavy Rigid (HR).
• Dangerous Goods Licence - Class 2 Flammable Gases.
• A minimum of three years truck driving experience in fuel or gas industry
• Handling Hazardous Substances, with particular emphasis on Hydrocarbon products.
• Inspections and preventative maintenance of Heavy Vehicles.
• Minimum Year 10 Education.
• Basic computer/tablet knowledge

Origin - Where good change happens

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse.

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.

Here's a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

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