Truck Driver

Shire of Banana; Taroom; Presencial; AUD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Shire of Banana is seeking a hands-on Heavy Vehicle Operator to support maintenance and construction projects across the region. You will operate a range of Council trucks and plant to high standards and contribute to efficient service delivery.

Responsibilities include daily servicing, keeping records, reading basic plans, and assisting with traffic control and labouring tasks. A strong safety ethic and ability to work with diverse teams are essential.

Formación

• Demonstrated experience operating heavy vehicles in construction/maintenance settings.
• Able to operate road making plant and perform basic daily maintenance.
• Basic literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
• Commitment to safety, WHS and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high quality vehicle operation services to work teams at various locations.
• Maintain consistent use of all Council plant and equipment.
• Daily servicing and maintenance of plant and vehicles per procedures.
• Keep a daily diary of plant movements for asset reconciliation.
• Read and interpret basic plans and instructions.
• Undertake traffic control and implement traffic management plans.
• Complete and maintain timesheets and administrative records.
• Assist senior staff to improve work processes as required.
• Participate in disaster management exercises and response as required.

Conocimientos

Heavy vehicle operation

Traffic control

Teamwork & communication

Plan reading & interpretation

Educación

HC manual driver licence

White Card

ITMP / Traffic Management planning competency

Traffic Controller Competency

Other Plant/Equipment tickets

Descripción del empleo

GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION To efficiently operate a range of Council trucks to meet required standards on maintenance and construction projects, including transportation of plant and equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide high quality vehicle operation services to the work teams at various locations within and outside the Shire
• Maintain a high standard and consistent approach with the usage of all Council’s plant
• Maintain and service plant and vehicles on a daily basis, in accordance with operating procedures
• Maintain a daily diary of plant and vehicle movements to enable monitoring of Council’s plant
• Comply with Council operating procedures and site specific work plans
• Provide required records to allow reconciliation to materials issued to work sites
• Carry out general labouring duties
• Operate and maintain small items of plant such as vibrators, concrete saws, concrete mixers, mowers, pumps, etc.
• Read and interpret basic plans and instructions
• Undertake traffic control and implement traffic control plans as required
• Complete and maintain administrative records eg. timesheets
• Operate other plant and equipment as required
• Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations
• Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties, including providing and obtaining information
• Actively contribute to teams within the Department and workforce, promote best practice and maintain professional standards and integrity
• Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position eg. timesheets
• Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices as required
• Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required
• Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Compulsory Queensland class ‘HC’ manual driver licence Queensland General Safety Induction, White Card (formerly known as a Blue Card)
• Desirable Traffic Management Implementation Plan (ITMP) Competency Traffic Controller Competency Other Plant/Equipment tickets

ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Compulsory Demonstrated experience in the effective operation of heavy vehicles within a construction/maintenance infrastructure environment
• Compulsory Ability to operate road making plant, and provide basic repair and daily maintenance for road plant
• Compulsory Basic literacy, numeracy and communication skills
• Compulsory Sound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices
• Desirable Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment under minimal supervision

CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS

• Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Customer service standards
• Council’s Code of Conduct
• Environment and Sustainability policy and procedure
• Human rights legislation, actively promoting its principles in all activities
• Human Resources policies and procedures
• Financial Management policies and procedures
• Records Management policies and procedures
• Disaster Management policies and procedures.

SPECIFIC CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• The employee acknowledges that this role requires them to hold and maintain a class ‘HC’ manual drivers licence and that the loss of licence may jeopardise employment with Council
• The employee agrees to be available for work on weekends and public holidays as required
• The employee acknowledges this role is physically demanding and requires an adequate level of fitness to be held and maintained in order to successfully undertake manual labouring tasks.