Truck Driver

Transport for NSW; Tamworth Regional Council; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW in South Tamworth is seeking an experienced HR Class Truck Driver to join the Bridge Maintenance team. You will operate Heavy Rigid vehicles and support loading, unloading, and material handling with a HIAB to assist bridge works.

You will reside within 100km of the depot, be willing to travel, and perform concrete, steelwork, vegetation control, and painting duties as part of maintenance operations.

Qualifications

• A current White Card.
• A valid Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver Licence or higher.
• Experience in labouring or a similar role within a construction, civil engineering, or maintenance environment.
• Willingness to work at heights, with training provided as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate Heavy Rigid vehicles safely and tow trailers within rating.
• Support loading, unloading and material handling tasks with a HIAB or similar crane.
• Contribute to bridge maintenance activities and undertake Bridge Worker duties when not driving.
• Support concreting, steelwork, vegetation control, rock armour and painting as part of maintenance.
• Operate with limited supervision and maintain a safe workplace, adhering to COR and heavy vehicle compliance.

Skills

White Card

HR Licence

Labourer experience

Work at heights

Tools

HIAB

C6 Crane Operator

Job description

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Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location: South Tamworth, NSW, AU, 2340

Job reference number: 111605

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $1587.4-$1587.4

You crave a career that pushes you, where you'll meet challenges head on and you're guaranteed to grow.

You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team.

In this role, you'll:

• Be required to operate Heavy Rigid vehicles safely and tow any trailers that the vehicle is rated to tow. You'll also operate a HIAB or similar truck-mounted crane to support loading, unloading, and material handling tasks.
• Work as part of close-knit crew and contribute to a range of bridge maintenance activities, undertaking Bridge Worker duties when not driving.
• Have the opportunity to expand your skills and gain additional industry qualifications, including, Scaffolding, Rigging, Dogging, First Aid, and Earthmoving Plant Operation.

This position operates on a 9-day fortnight, allowing you to enjoy a 3-day long weekend every fortnight, helping you achieve a great work-life balance.

The role will be located from South Tamworth, and the successful candidate will be required to reside within a 100km radius to the South Tamworth depot.

You'll be willing to travel daily, work away from home when required, and undertake work in small rural and regional communities across the region.

We are seeking an experienced HR Class Truck Driver to join our Bridge Maintenance team based in South Tamworth. Alongside operating Heavy Rigid vehicles, you'll support a variety of bridge maintenance activities, including concreting, steelwork, vegetation control, rock armouring, and painting.

You will be comfortable working with limited supervision, committed to maintaining a safe workplace, and able to adapt to a fast-paced, hands-on environment. A strong understanding of the Chain of Responsibility (COR), heavy haulage operations, and heavy vehicle compliance and record-keeping is essential.

• A current White Card.
• A valid Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver Licence or higher.
• Experience in labouring or a similar role within a construction, civil engineering, or maintenance environment.
• A willingness to work at heights, with training provided as required.

Experience operating a Truck Mounted Crane (HIAB) and holding the relevant High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) and/or C6 Crane Operator qualification is highly regarded. For the right candidate, training and support can be provided to obtain these qualifications.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you'd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers .

This is an in-person, on-site role.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Transport acknowledges the Aboriginal people of the country on which we work, their traditions, culture and a shared history and identity. We also pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise the continued connection to country.