Tilt Tray Operator – Full Time
Bunbury Busselton Towing & Services
Busselton, WA | $80,000 – $100,000 per year | Retainer + Commissions
Due to continued expansion and additional trucks on the road, Bunbury Busselton Towing & Services is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Tilt Tray Operator to join our Bunbury Depot team.
This is a hands-on operational role suited to an experienced truck driver who thrives in dynamic environments including emergency breakdowns, accident recoveries, salvage operations, and specialized transport tasks.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Vehicle Loading & Transport
- Safely load and unload vehicles using tilt tray systems.
- Operate winches, straps, chains, and load restraint equipment correctly.
- Assess vehicle weight distribution and ensure load stability.
- Secure loads in accordance with Load Restraint Guide and mass regulations.
- Conduct final safety checks prior to departure.
- Deliver vehicles without damage to customer property.
Vehicle Recovery Operations
- Recover vehicles from accident scenes, highways, private properties, construction sites, underground carparks, embankments, sand, mud, and restricted-access areas.
- Perform upright recoveries of rolled or immobilized vehicles.
- Conduct site-specific risk assessments before commencing recovery.
- Establish safe working zones using lights, cones, and hazard controls.
- Work alongside emergency services and traffic control personnel when required.
- Manage high-pressure roadside environments safely and professionally.
Lifting & Equipment Operation
- Operate hydraulic tilt trays and lifting systems within rated capacities.
- Use snatch blocks, dollies, skates, and recovery attachments correctly.
- Lift and position plant, machinery, and specialty equipment as required.
- Ensure safe positioning of truck prior to lifting or tipping operations.
- Monitor surroundings to maintain public and operator safety.
Safety & Compliance
- Comply with all Road Transport, NHVR (where applicable), and Workplace Health & Safety regulations.
- Follow fatigue management requirements and complete work diaries/logbooks.
- Wear mandatory PPE at all times (high visibility clothing, steel cap boots, gloves, eye protection).
- Monitor traffic hazards when working roadside.
- Stop work immediately if unsafe conditions arise.
- Report hazards, incidents, and near misses.
Daily Pre-Start & Maintenance
- Conduct and document daily vehicle pre-start safety checks including:
- Tyres, lights, brakes, steering
- Hydraulic systems
- Winches, cables, chains, and restraints
- Fluid levels
- Inspect recovery equipment for wear or defects.
- Ensure emergency equipment (fire extinguisher, spill kit, first aid kit) is present and operational.
- Report mechanical or safety defects immediately.
Documentation & Reporting
- Complete vehicle condition reports prior to loading (including photographs).
- Record and report pre-existing damage.
- Complete job sheets, electronic dispatch updates, and delivery documentation.
- Maintain accurate compliance records.
Roster & Work Conditions
- Rolling roster – 6 days on / 3 days off
- Occasional night call-outs
- Emergency breakdown and accident response work
- Must reside within 20km of Bunbury Depot with ability to store truck at home
Essential Requirements
- Minimum HR Licence
- Minimum 2 years truck driving experience
- Ability to pass Police Integrity Check
- Drug and Alcohol clearance
- Strong safety focus
- Proven problem-solving ability
- Ability to work independently in high-pressure environments
- Good customer service and communication skills
- Basic technology skills for job allocation systems
About Us
Bunbury Busselton Towing & Services is Bunbury’s leading towing provider and a proudly privately owned family business. We complete over 20,000 towing and transport solutions annually, including accident recovery, salvage, police work, plant and equipment transport, and specialty vehicle relocations.
If you are a capable operator who takes pride in safe, professional recovery work and wants varied, hands-on duties every shift — we want to hear from you.
Send your resume and cover letter to:
[email protected]
Or contact 9725 7588 and ask to speak with HR Management.
No recruitment agencies please.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
