HR Truck Driver | South Coast Liquid Treatment | South Nowra, NSW
South Coast Liquid Treatment is seeking an HR Truck Driver for liquid waste work based at South Nowra, advertising $38 to $42 per hour on a casual basis. Liquid waste cartage is specialised, steady work — industrial and commercial clients need scheduled pump-outs regardless of economic conditions, which gives these roles unusual security. Based on the NSW South Coast, the position suits a driver who wants skilled tanker-adjacent work close to home rather than chasing linehaul kilometres.
Role snapshot
- Employer: South Coast Liquid Treatment
- Role: HR Truck Driver
- Location: South Nowra, NSW
- Pay: $38 – $42 per hour (as advertised)
- Work type: Casual/Vacation
Liquid and tanker driving in Australia
Tanker driving sits a step above general freight in both skill and pay. Whether it is fuel, chemicals, food-grade liquids or wastewater, the physics of liquid surge means the trailer behaves differently from a dry van — braking distances, cornering and rollover risk all demand a specialised driving technique. That is why tanker operators invest heavily in training, and why experienced tanker drivers are among the most sought-after in the industry. Dangerous Goods (DG) licensing is required for fuel and chemical work, and employers run strict drug, alcohol and fatigue compliance regimes.
Most tanker roles are built around regular customer routes — service stations, mine sites, industrial plants — so drivers get to know their runs intimately. Shifts can start very early or run through the night, and weekend rosters are common in fuel distribution. The trade-off for the responsibility is strong: tanker and DG roles consistently advertise at the top end of the rigid pay scale, with allowances for DG, night shift and remote work stacking on top of the base rate. For HR and MC drivers looking to move up the pay ladder without going interstate, a DG licence and tanker experience is one of the most reliable paths.
Pay and conditions
The advertised rate for this role is shown in the snapshot above. Across Australian transport and logistics, advertised pay moves with location, shift timing, experience and the tightness of the local labour market — afternoon and night shifts, weekend rosters and remote postings typically attract loadings or higher base rates, while permanent roles may trade a slightly lower hourly figure for leave entitlements, RDOs and job security. Casual roles usually carry a loading in lieu of leave. When comparing listings, look beyond the headline number: superannuation, overtime availability, allowances, and whether the rate is flat or penalty-inclusive all change what lands in your bank account. The figures in this post are a summary of the employer’s live advertisement — always confirm the full pay structure in the original ad or at interview before making decisions.
Who this suits
Roles like this one tend to suit people who are reliable, safety-conscious and comfortable with the physical, hands-on nature of transport and logistics work. Employers across the industry consistently favour candidates with current tickets, a clean record, and the communication skills to work in a team where timing matters. If you are early in your career, these roles are proven entry points — the industry has a strong culture of training people up and promoting from within. If you are experienced, your record and references do the talking. Either way, read the original advertisement carefully, match your application to what the employer actually asked for, and apply while the listing is live — good transport roles rarely stay open long.
How to apply
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