General Hand/Truck Operator

Uralla Shire Council; Uralla Shire Council; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Uralla Shire Council in rural New South Wales is seeking a motivated General Hand / Truck Operator to join the Infrastructure & Development team. The role combines labouring duties with practical truck operation to support civil construction and regional maintenance projects.

You will work with a collaborative team, operate plant and equipment safely, and follow workplace health and safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil construction, road maintenance, or similar environments.
• Ability to safely operate a range of plant, tools and equipment.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Effective communication and a customer‑focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform labouring duties and operate trucks as required.
• Support civil construction and maintenance works across the region.
• Operate plant and equipment safely in line with standards.

Skills

Civil construction experience

Truck operation

Health and safety awareness

Effective communication

Teamwork

Tools

Traffic control certification

Construction induction (White Card)

Plant operation certificates

Job description

General Hand / Truck Operator (HR Licence)

About the Role

Uralla Shire Council is seeking a motivated and capable General Hand / Truck Operator to join our Infrastructure & Development team. This role is suited to someone who enjoys practical, hands‑on work and takes pride in contributing to the delivery and maintenance of essential community infrastructure.

This position involves a mix of labouring duties and truck operation, supporting civil construction and maintenance works across the region. You will work as part of a collaborative team, operating plant and equipment safely and efficiently while adhering to workplace health and safety, environmental, and quality standards.

To view a detailed list of responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description – General Hand/ Truck Operator.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be an enthusiastic and reliable operator with a positive, can‑do attitude and a strong work ethic. You enjoy working outdoors and are comfortable undertaking physically demanding work in a team environment.

You will bring:

• Previous experience in civil construction, road maintenance, or a similar environment
• The ability to safely operate a range of plant, tools, and equipment
• A strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements
• Effective communication skills and a customer‑focused approach
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Relevant tickets such as traffic control, construction induction (White Card), or plant operation certificates will be highly regarded.

Remuneration and Benefits

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to build a career with a supportive, community-focused Council. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Variety every day– no two days are the same
• A friendly, team-oriented environment– where everyone pitches in to help each other succeed
• Competitive salary – starting at $1,118.30 gross per week (depending on skills and experience)

Plus, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits and great conditions, including:

• 9-day fortnight
• Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service(with the ability to transfer sick and long service leave entitlements to and from other NSW Councils)
• Access to MyLeave
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Service Recognition Program
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided
• Access to novated leasing options

And that’s not all! We offerongoing training, career progression opportunities, and annual performance reviewsto help you grow and succeed.

Uralla Shire Councilis an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Council recognises the unique skills and attributesdemonstrated by service personnel in their service to our country and applications from ex-service personnel are welcome.The Local Government Rank to Grade Guidewas developed to help both hiring managers and veteransunderstand how ADF skills and experience align with public sector jobs. You can use this guide as a tool to help you identify where your skills and qualifications align you to. For further information, and to access this guide, please click Here .

Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered - Noting that you also must hold relevant qualifications for the position.