Heavy Rigid Truck Driver – Civil Construction (4‑Day Week)

Lake Macquarie City Council; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + 12% superann

Adverse Working Conditions Allowance

Permanent Full-time

35 hours over 4 days

Long Service leave after 5 years

Corporate Fitness program gym member

Free parking nearby

Wellbeing initiatives and EAP

Job summary

Lake Macquarie City Council in Speers Point, NSW is seeking a Heavy Rigid Truck Driver to support civil construction projects and asset maintenance across the city. You will safely operate tipper trucks, transport loads, and contribute to road, drainage, parks and building works with minimal supervision.

The role requires a current HR licence, strong safety focus, and the ability to perform minor truck maintenance while maintaining accurate records and adhering to environmental controls.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience operating a tipper truck in civil operations.
• Current HR driver licence.
• Strong safety focus and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform minor maintenance on trucks.
• Literacy and numeracy skills supporting record keeping and truck operation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy rigid trucks in civil construction projects and asset maintenance.
• Transport and load runs, manoeuvre in tight spaces, and comply with load limits.
• Complete role-related administration such as timesheets and diaries.
• Provide on-the-job training and mentoring for staff operating the truck.
• Maintain environmental controls and ensure compliance with legislative requirements.

Skills

Tipper truck operation

HR licence

Safety focus

Civil construction

Truck maintenance

Independent work

Record keeping

Environmental controls

Field technology

Job description

Lake Macquarie City Council in Speers Point, NSW is seeking a Heavy Rigid Truck Driver to support civil construction projects and asset maintenance across the city. You will safely operate tipper trucks, transport loads, and contribute to road, drainage, parks and building works with minimal supervision.

The role requires a current HR licence, strong safety focus, and the ability to perform minor truck maintenance while maintaining accurate records and adhering to environmental controls.