Hook Truck Driver | Sycle (Sunshine North, Melbourne, Australia)

Employer: Sycle
Location: Sunshine North, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Job Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Pay Rate: AUD $35–$40 per hour (based on experience & skills)

Sycle is hiring a full-time Hook Bin Truck Driver to join its waste recovery crew in Sunshine North, Melbourne. Pay runs $35–$40/hr, scaling up with road smarts and heavy-lift handling skills. Drivers start early, hauling hook bins loaded with construction debris, weaving through Melbourne traffic, and dropping loads safely at the yard. A Victorian HR license is required, with a forklift ticket a big plus. This gig fits drivers with 2–3 years’ hook truck experience, solid fitness, and a no-fuss attitude for safety and team play. Shifts cover weekdays, wrapping before sunset, with the satisfaction of helping waste get a second life instead of landfill.

About Sycle

Founded in the early 2010s, Sycle has grown from a small hauler into a leader in resource recovery and circular economy solutions. Headquartered in Melbourne, Sycle transforms demolition and industrial waste into recycled materials, cutting carbon footprints and driving smarter construction practices. With depots across Victoria, Sycle blends grit with innovation, offering custom recovery solutions while building a greener future.

Job Title

Hook Truck Driver

Responsibilities

• Operate hook truck safely under VicRoads regulations and Sycle policies.
• Pick up and drop hook bins at job sites, monitoring weight for safe lifts.
• Deliver loads to yard and unhook bins cleanly.
• Navigate Melbourne traffic and hazards with care.
• Complete logbooks for trips, weights, and kilometers.
• Inspect cargo for loose or unsafe materials and report issues quickly.
• Maintain vehicle with daily cab and tire checks.
• Assist yard crew with forklift or bin moves when needed.
• Ensure compliance at weigh stations and follow waste disposal regs.
• Keep vehicle and work areas tidy, reporting mechanical issues promptly.
• Adapt to overtime during high-demand demo projects.
• Follow safety steps in all weather and site conditions.

Requirements

Education

• High school completion or equivalent.
• White Card preferred for site work.

Experience

• 2–3 years driving hook bin trucks in construction or waste.
• Clean Victorian driving abstract.

Skills

• Strong heavy vehicle handling in urban and industrial areas.
• Load balancing and safety judgment.
• Clear communication with site managers.
• Accurate paperwork and logbook skills.
• Fit and capable of manual handling tasks.
• Calm under pressure and deadlines.

Knowledge

• Victorian waste and road safety regulations.
• Hook truck mechanics and hydraulic systems.
• Construction and scrap waste handling.
• Traffic routes and restrictions in Melbourne.
• Recycling and eco-conscious waste practices.

Applicant Location

This is an onsite role at the Sunshine North depot, Melbourne, Victoria. Applicants must hold valid Australian work rights.

Application Procedure

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