Truck Driver

Mackay Regional Council; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base annual salary shown: $70,813.93

Up to 18% superannuation

4 or 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5%加载

9-day fortnight roster

Salary sacrificing options

Lifestyle benefits program

Study and career development programs

Employee Assistance Program

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Active social clubs

Equal Employment Opportunity employer

Job summary

Mackay Regional Council is seeking a reliable Truck Driver to join its Civil Operations Team in Mackay. The role combines truck driving, labouring and machinery operation to support civil infrastructure projects, ensuring safety and high-quality outcomes.

Essential qualifications include an HR licence and Construction White Card, plus civil construction experience. The position offers a comprehensive salary package and generous leave options in a collaborative crew environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil construction, road maintenance or drainage works.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Positive attitude and commitment to workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate HR trucks for civil construction and maintenance activities.
• Assist with labouring tasks as required across road, drainage and infrastructure projects.
• Operate plant and machinery where appropriately ticketed and trained.
• Support road maintenance, earthworks, pipelaying, concrete and drainage works.
• Conduct daily pre-start inspections and basic plant maintenance.
• Work safely and cooperatively within a crew environment.
• Deliver high-quality outcomes while providing excellent customer service.

Skills

Civil construction experience

Reliability

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Plant/Machinery tickets

Traffic Control Ticket

Truck operation in varied environments

Tools

HR Licence

White Card

Job description

Join Our Civil Operations Team

We're seeking a reliable and safety-focused Truck Driver who is prepared to get out of the truck and be part of the crew. This is a hands-on role involving truck driving, labouring and machinery operation to support the construction and maintenance of civil infrastructure.

If you're a team player who enjoys varied work, takes pride in a job well done and is willing to assist wherever needed, we'd love to hear from you.

About The Role

In this diverse position, you will:

• Operate HR trucks for civil construction and maintenance activities
• Assist with labouring tasks as required across road, drainage and infrastructure projects
• Operate plant and machinery where appropriately ticketed and trained
• Support road maintenance, earthworks, pipelaying, concrete and drainage works
• Conduct daily pre-start inspections and basic plant maintenance
• Work safely and cooperatively within a crew environment
• Deliver high-quality outcomes while providing excellent customer service

About You

Essential

To be successful, you will have:

• Current HR (Heavy Rigid) Driver Licence
• Current Construction White Card
• Experience in civil construction, road maintenance or drainage works
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Positive attitude and commitment to workplace safety

Desirable

• Tickets to operate plant and machinery such as loaders, rollers, backhoes or similar
• Traffic Control Ticket
• Experience operating trucks in varied work environments

What We're Looking For

We'relooking For Someone Who Is

• Friendly and easy to work with
• A dependable team player
• Adaptable and willing to assist across multiple tasks
• Safety conscious and customer focused

Why Join Us?

• Base annual salary of $ 70813.93
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• 9-day fortnight roster.
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
• Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.
• Study and assistance programs for career development.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Active Social Clubs.
• Important information for applicants:

To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia, Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.

Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.