Civil Field Worker (Truck)

Sunshine Coast Council; Sunshine Coast Regional; Presencial; AUD 65.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

9-day fortnight

Salary Packaging

Leave loading 17.5%

Development opportunities

Study Assistance

Discounted health memberships

Descripción de la vacante

Sunshine Coast Council is seeking an experienced civil construction professional to operate heavy trucks and plant across the Sunshine Coast region. The role focuses on safe, efficient civil maintenance and construction activities, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and outdoor work.

You will hold appropriate safety inductions (White Card/Blue Card) and a Certificate in Civil Construction, contributing to quality outcomes and continuous improvement in our transport assets program.

Formación

• Experienced civil construction professional with hands-on outdoors work.
• Experience operating trucks, plant and construction equipment in civil maintenance or construction.
• Strong understanding of safe and efficient work practices.

Responsabilidades

• Operate heavy rigid trucks, trailers and civil construction plant.
• Perform civil construction and maintenance labouring activities.
• Complete operational documentation (logbooks, timesheets).
• Assist with equipment maintenance and safe work practices.

Conocimientos

Truck operation

Plant operation

Civil maintenance

Safety procedures

Educación

Certificate in Civil Construction

White Card/Blue Card (Safety Induction)

Descripción del empleo

Sunshine Coast Council – Sunshine Coast QLD

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region -Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

The Transport Assets & Operations Branch plays a vital role in maintaining and improving the Sunshine Coast’s extensive transport infrastructure network. From roads and drainage systems to pathways, bridges and street furniture, the team delivers high-quality maintenance, construction and asset management services that support safe and accessible communities across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate heavy rigid trucks, trailers and other civil construction plant.
• Perform civil construction and maintenance labouring activities.
• Complete operational documentation, including logbooks and timesheets.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and support safe work practices.

About you

You are an experienced civil construction professional who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in delivering quality outcomes for the community. Your practical approach and strong work ethic help you consistently achieve results.

You have experience operating trucks, plant and construction equipment in a civil maintenance or construction environment, with a strong understanding of safe and efficient work practices.

You are a reliable team player with well-developed communication skills and the ability to follow work programs, solve problems and adapt to changing priorities in the field.

You hold a Construction Industry General Safety Induction (White Card/Blue Card equivalent) and either a Certificate in Civil Construction or equivalent industry experience.

You are committed to safety, quality workmanship and continuous improvement.

Pre-Employment Medical Required

Essential to your success is physical agility and the level of fitness, strength and dexterity to carry out labouring and frequent heavy lifting & bending. As such, appointment to this position is subject to completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits which include but are not limited to:

• 9-day fortnight - to support your enjoyment of the lifestyle benefits Sunshine Coast has to offer.
• Salary Packaging
• Pay you 17.5% loading when taking annual leave (4 weeks entitlement per year)
• Development opportunities through corporate learning and development programs
• Study Assistance
• Discounted health related memberships and other wellbeing initiatives

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Stephen Bell during business hours on 0409 292 ***.

We’re working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team *********@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.