Truck Driver

Careers at Council; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/Life Balance

Generous Leave Entitlements

Fitness Passport

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bathurst Regional Council is seeking a truck driver to join the Works section. You will drive a truck for an urban gang and undertake road construction and general maintenance duties.

To be successful you must hold NSW Class MR Licence, truck experience up to 10,000kg GVM, White Card, and the ability to work as part of a team. The role is permanent full-time with standard hours and safety checks.

Qualifications

• Must hold NSW Class MR Driver’s Licence and experience with trucks up to 10,000kg GVM.
• Ability to operate basic truck maintenance and mechanical tasks.
• Chainsaw ticket and experience with drainage maintenance.
• Experience operating small construction plants.
• Able to meet physical labour demands.
• Adequate numeracy and literacy skills

Responsibilities

• Drive the assigned truck for road construction and maintenance tasks.
• Operate basic truck maintenance and perform routine checks.
• Work as part of a team to complete projects efficiently.
• Adhere to safety and health policies; complete pre-employment checks.
• Attend to required rostered hours and physical labour tasks.

Skills

NSW MR Driver’s Licence

Truck up to 10,000kg GVM

Teamwork

Basic truck maintenance

Chainsaw operation

Small plant operation

Physical labour

Numeracy & literacy

Education

General Construction Induction Card (White Card)

Job description

Bathurst Regional Council currently has an opportunity for someone to join the Works section as a truck driver. In this role you will be required to drive the truck for one of the urban gangs and undertake duties associated with road construction and general maintenance activities.

To be successful in this role you will hold a current NSW Class MR Driver’s Licence, as a minimum, have experience driving trucks up to 10,000kg GVM, and knowledge and experience in basic mechanical and maintenance principles of trucks. Experience using a chainsaw and drainage maintenance are also key requirements.

Key Requirements

• Current NSW Class MR Driver’s Licence, as a minimum
• Experience driving trucks up to 10,000kg GVM
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Proven ability to work effectively as a team member
• Knowledge and experience in basic mechanical & maintenance principles of trucks
• Knowledge and experience in handling a chainsaw (chainsaw ticket)
• Experience in operating small plant used in the construction industry
• Ability to meet the physical demands of a position requiring considerable labouring work.
• Adequate numeracy and literacy skills to fulfil the requirements of the position

What We Can Offer

• Work/Life Balanceenjoy a rostered day off every second week to recharge and reset
• Generous Leave Entitlementsto support your personal and family needs
• Fitness Passportto stay active and healthy
• Training & Developmentto expand your skills
• Employee Assistance Programfor confidential support services

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This position requires a pre employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug & alcohol screen.

Salary:$1,118.30 to $1,175.00 per week + super

Position Status:Permanent Full-time

Hours of work:38 hours per week Monday to Friday 7.00am - 3.57pm with 30min lunch and an RDO every two (2) weeks

Contact Officer:Works Manager - Chris Schumacher - 02 6333 6***

Your application information will be kept confidential in line with the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.