Heavy Truck Driver - Labourer

The Hills Shire Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary paid weekly

Training opportunities

Bonus payments

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

The Hills Shire Council is seeking a hands-on Civil Works team member for the Asphalt team in Sydney, Australia. You will contribute to maintenance of roads, pathways and infrastructure, performing pothole repairs, patching and asphalt wedging alongside a supportive crew.

Key duties include operating trucks, undertaking manual labour tasks, and assisting with safe, quality service delivery. A White Card is required and a HR/HC licence is desirable.

Qualifications

• White Card (General Construction Induction) is required.
• HR/HC licence is desirable for driving operations.
• Must be able to perform hands-on civil maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform pothole repairs, road patching, asphalt wedging and other civil maintenance tasks.
• Respond to scheduled and urgent maintenance to keep roads safe and presentable.
• Safely operate truck and/or trailer combinations; conduct daily checks.

Skills

Team player

Safety awareness

Manual labour

Truck operation

Education

White Card - General Construction Induction

NSW Driver’s Licence Class HR/HC (Desirable)

Tools

Truck driving experience

Job description

Are you a practical, motivated team player who enjoys hands‑on work and making a genuine difference in the local community? The Hills Shire Council is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Civil Works Team, where your work will help keep our roads, pathways and infrastructure safe, reliable and well maintained for residents, visitors and businesses. As part of the Asphalt team, you will contribute to a variety of planned and responsive civil maintenance activities, including truck driving and manual labouring tasks, while working alongside a supportive team committed to delivering quality outcomes.

Working with us:

At The Hills Shire Council, we live our values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership and Safety through the work that we perform for the Community. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace culture where our people and customers feel respected and valued. Council also prides itself on being a Child Safe Organisation that is committed to promoting the health, safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in our community

What this role looks like:

• Maintain and improve Council’s civil infrastructure by completing hand‑on works such as pothole repairs, road patching, asphalt wedging and other essential civil maintenance activities.
• Respond to scheduled and urgent maintenance needs to help keep local roads and assets safe, functional and well presented.
• Operate truck and/or trailer combinations safely, including completing daily maintenance checks and promptly reporting any issues.
• Support the team with practical manual labouring tasks that contribute to efficient, high‑quality service delivery.
• Help maintain safe and clean public spaces by removing and disposing of general litter and hazardous objects.

What we are seeking in our new team member:

• White Card - General Construction Induction
• NSW Drivers Licence Class HR or HC - Desirable

Benefits of working with us:

A salary rate of $72K per annum (plus Superannuation), paid weekly. Opportunities for training to keep your skills up to date. An opportunity for bonus payments and to participate in wellbeing initiatives and benefits available to staff through our EBA and other programs.

People with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, are encouraged to apply.

Please note that recruitment and offers of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Medical checks (including Drug and Alcohol Screening), Working With Children (where applicable), and Criminal History. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.