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Job Security for Court Security
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Job Security for Court Security
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29/06/2016
Cleanaway Alcohol Testing
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29/06/2016
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29/06/2016
Six-figure settlement for truck crash victim
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Pay & Conditions

I drive for a living - am I being underpaid?

The TWU has enterprise bargaining agreements (EBA's) with most transport firms in WA.

We set the pay and conditions standards for transport workers throughout Australia

The pay rates listed below are examples of the 2018 EBA rates being paid - at most unionised firms.

The pay rates and conditions included in our agreements are significantly greater than those in awards, which are little more than minimum standards.

WA firms paying the right rates include: CCS, Hindles, Toll, Patricks, Skippers, Intercon, Linfox, Fremantle Freight & Storage, FCL, K&S, Sadliers, P&O, SCT, and Temples - just to name a few.

Pay Rates

The following EBA rates are for ordinary hours, after which overtime clocks in. Rates vary a little from company to company but these are indicative of what is being paid under our EBA's.

Rates Effective 1 January 2018

DescriptionGradeHourly RateWeekly Rate
Motor drivers assistant, loaders, washers, detailer yard person, etc. 1 $24.55 $932.90
Driver rigid vehicle up to 4.5 tonnes (GVM), motor cyclist, night washer, etc. 2 $25.55 $970.90
Driver rigid vehicle from 4.5 tonne to 13.9 tonne (GVM or GCM)
Driver fork lift up to and including 5 tonne capacity.		 3 $26.10 $991.80
Driver rigid vehicle over 13.9 tonne GVM or GCM and up to 13 tonne capacity
Driver forklift over 5 tonne and up to 10 tonnes lifting capacity.
Driver of dump truck (unlicenced)
Staddle crane driver.		 4 $26.85 $1,020.30
Driver articulated vehicle to 22.4 tonne GCM.
Driver rigid vehicle and heavy trailer to 22.4 tonnes GCM
Driver rigid vehicle four or more axles over 13.9 tonnes GVM or GCM.
Driver of fork lift over 10 tonnes and up to 34 tonnes lifting capacity.		 5 $27.35 $1039.30
Driver of articulated vehicles (semi-single trailer) greater than 22.4 tonne and up to 39 tonne capacity
Driver loader to 43 tonnes.
Driver mobile crane up to 25 tonne lifting capacity
Driver vehicle and heavy trailer over 22.4 tonnes GCM.
Driver fork lift over 34 tonnes lifting capacity.		 6 $27.90 $1060.20
Driver of double articulated vehicle including B Doubles up to 54.3 tonnes.
Driver low loader over 43 tonnes GCM.		 7 $28.40 $1079.20
Driver of a double road train exceeding 53.4 tonnes (GCM).
Driver mobile crane with lifting capacity between 25 – 50 tonne.		 8 $29.65 $1126.70

Rates for heavier vehicles are also available.

Definitions

GVM: Gross Vehicle Mass

GCM: Gross Combination Mass

Overtime rates: The above rates generally apply for the first 7.6 hours or 8 hours each day. Then over time rates cut in -  50% more for the next two hours (time and a half).  100% more for each additional hour (double time).

Meal Money: Once you have worked two hours overtime you should be paid a Meal Money. Most firms now pay about $20 per day (Tax Free) If you feel you are being underpaid or undervalued, please feel free to call the union.

If you occupation is different to the above, please call the TWU for advice on your pay and working conditions.