Labourer Crane Truck

Toowoomba Regional Council; Toowoomba Regional; Hybrid; AUD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent Full-Time

Great Pay $33.74/hr

Leave loading 17.5%

Superannuation 12.65%

9-day fortnight

Training and development

Health & wellbeing focus

Supportive culture

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking a motivated labourer to join the Pipeline Construction Team. You will perform hands-on labouring across water, sewer and stormwater projects, with pathway to crane truck operation after training.

Enjoy a stable, full-time opportunity with supportive team culture in the Toowoomba region. The role offers practical skill development, structured safety training, and a nine-day fortnight schedule.

Qualifications

• Year 10 education or equivalent experience.
• White Card and CPCWHS1001 safety competencies.
• Clear communication, literacy and numeracy.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on labouring on pipeline construction projects.
• Assist in operating crane truck when qualified and trained.
• Work with a team across the Toowoomba Region to upgrade water infrastructure.
• Develop skills for crane truck operation and related equipment.

Skills

Hands-on labouring

Crane truck operation

Safety awareness

Education

Year 10 education

White Card WHS CPCWHS1001

Dogger certificate (DG) or VOC

Vehicle Loading Crane licence (CV)

Job description

1326 | Construction & Maintenance Central | Charlton Depot

STARTAS A LABOURER. BUILD YOUR SKILLS. TAKE YOUR CAREER TO NEWHEIGHTS!

Looking for ahands-on role with great pay, job security and the opportunity tolearn new skills?

We’re looking for a motivated andreliable person to join our Pipeline Construction Team. Whetheryou’re an experienced labourer or someone looking to develop yourskills in the construction industry, this could be the opportunityfor you!

Nocrane truck experience? No problem!

We’ll provide thetraining and support to help you gain the qualifications and skillsneeded to operate a crane truck.

With ahigher rate of pay than a standard labouring position, this is agreat opportunity to earn while you learn and build a rewardingcareer with Toowoomba Regional Council.

About the position

As part ofour Pipeline Construction Team, you’ll play an important role inbuilding and upgrading the essential water, sewer and stormwaterinfrastructure our community relies on every day. Your day-to-daywork will primarily involve hands-on labouring duties, workingalongside an experienced team on construction projects across theToowoomba Region.

You’ll alsohave the opportunity to develop your skills and gain experienceoperating a crane truck and other construction equipment asrequired.

We’relooking for someone with a great work ethic, a positive attitudeand a willingness to learn. We’ll help you develop the skills alongtheway!

For moredetails about the position, click here to download a copy of the PositionDescription.

What we offer

• PermanentFull-Time - Located at our Principal Depot inCharlton.
• GreatPay - $33.74 per hour, with a base gross wage of$2,563.97 per fortnight.
• ExcellentBenefits - Enjoy 17.5% annual leave loading and up to12.65% superannuation.
• Training andDevelopment – Gain valuable skills and qualificationsto operate a crane truck, with training and supportprovided.
• Professionalteam - The Pipe Construction team are responsible forthe installation and upgrade of water and wastewatermains.
• Regularhours - The hours of work are from 6.30am to 3.30pm,Monday to Friday.
• AdditionalAllowances - Earn more through various applicableallowances and overtime opportunities.
• Work-LifeBalance - Enjoy a nine-day fortnight schedule to giveyou more time for life outside of work.
• SupportiveCulture - Join a team that values connection andcamaraderie through the TRC Employee’s Association.
• Free 24/7Support - Access confidential counselling services foryou and your immediate family through our Employee AssistanceProgram.
• Health &Wellbeing Focus - Be part of an organisation thatoffers proactive programs to support your physical and mentalhealth.
• Committed toSafety - We live by a “home safe every day” philosophyand prioritise safety in everything we do.

What you'll need

We’relooking for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work, takespride in doing a good job and is keen to develop newskills.

To beconsidered, you’ll need:

• Year10 education OR a combination of experience, qualification, andcompetence, which enables you to perform all duties of thisposition.
• WhiteCard WHS competency for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely inthe construction industry, or equivalent (or a willingness toobtain prior to commencement).
• Soundcommunication, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Apositive attitude, a commitment to safety and a willingness tolearn.

Don’t have cranetruck or dogging qualifications yet? That’sokay!

You’ll havethe opportunity to obtain the following within six (6) months ofcommencing employment:

• DG –Dogger certificate of competency or Verification of Competency(VOC).
• CV –Vehicle Loading Crane class high risk work licence.

For further information

Pleasecontact Peter Wright - Supervisor Construction on 0419 024 460within business hours.

Closingdate

The closing date for applications is at 11.59pm,Thursday 19 November 2026.

About theteam

TheConstruction & Maintenance Central (CMC) Team undertake capital andoperational works to maintain and improve safety, serviceabilityand efficiency of the region’s road network and integratedtransport system.

Team CMCare committed to creating an atmosphere where employees thrive. Wevalue teamwork and a friendly environment; we also emphasiseprofessionalism, accountability, and respect.

TheToowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Ourlong and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba intoAustralia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townshipsin the council area and acting as a service centre for South WestQld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging newopportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education,health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growthhasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoombatwice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities inAustralia.

ToowoombaRegional Council services a regional population of 178,500 andemploys a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated andpassionate about delivering excellent customer service to thecommunity, residents and visitors throughout the region. Werecognise that our success depends upon attracting and retainingskilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interestingchallenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does notaccept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this orany other vacancy. No response will beprovided.