Truck Driver

Council Jobs; Bathurst; Presencial; AUD 51.000 - 53.000; Jornada completa

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Work/Life Balance

Generous Leave Entitlements

Fitness Passport

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Descripción de la vacante

Bathurst Regional Council in the Works section is seeking a Truck Driver to operate the council’s truck on urban roads, supporting road construction and general maintenance duties.

Applicants must hold a NSW Class MR Licence, have experience driving trucks up to 10,000kg GVM, and possess basic mechanical/maintenance knowledge; chainsaw and drainage experience are advantageous.

Formación

• Current NSW Class MR Driver’s Licence
• 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

Responsabilidades

• Drive the truck for an urban gang and undertake road construction and general maintenance duties.
• Assist with maintenance tasks on trucks and operate small construction plant as required.

Conocimientos

MR Licence

Truck driving 10t GVM

White Card

Teamwork

Mechanical knowledge

Chainsaw

Small plant operation

Numeracy & literacy

Physically fit

Descripción del empleo

Bathurst Regional Council currently has an opportunityfor someone to join the Works section as aTruck 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 currentNSW 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.

About the role

Bathurst Regional Council currently has an opportunityfor someone to join the Works section as aTruck 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 currentNSW 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 Balance enjoy a rostered day off every second week to recharge and reset
• Generous Leave Entitlementsto support your personal and family needs
• Fitness Passport to 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

Application closing date: Sunday, 1 November 2026, at 11.30pm

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

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being aflexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplacewhere 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 aChild Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.