Truck Driver (Water Truck)

Council Jobs; Biloela; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Council Jobs is seeking a Labourer/Plant Operator to perform labouring tasks and operate Council rigid trucks and road plant on maintenance and construction projects. The role requires a current Qld HR driver’s licence and a White/Blue Card induction, with the ability to read plans and work under supervision.

Applicants should be reliable, able to work in a team, and maintain records such as timesheets. The position supports Council operations and public-facing duties.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy vehicles within a maintenance or construction setting.
• Basic literacy and numeracy; ability to undertake Learning and Development as required.
• Ability to work in a team with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of WHS and equal employment opportunity principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality plant operation services.
• Maintain and service plant and equipment per procedures.
• Maintain a daily diary of plant movements.
• Read and interpret basic plans and instructions.
• Perform general labouring duties.
• Report identified weeds.
• Coordinate with workplace representatives to improve practices.
• Promote the Council's image and public relations.
• Liaise with clients, staff, public and authorities as required.
• Undertake routine administrative tasks such as timesheets.
• Assist senior staff to improve work processes.
• Participate in training and disaster management activities.
• Undertake other duties as directed.

Skills

Heavy vehicle operation

Teamwork

Reading plans

Education

HR driver licence (Qld)

General Safety Induction (White/Blue Card)

Job description

To undertake labouring tasks and efficiently operate a range of Council rigid trucks and road plant to meet required standards on maintenance and construction projects.

GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION

To undertake labouring tasks and efficiently operate a range of Council rigid trucks and road plant to meet required standards on maintenance and construction projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide high quality plant operation services
• Maintain and service plant and equipment, in accordance with operating procedures
• Maintain a daily diary of plant movements as required
• Read and interpret basic plans and instructions
• Perform general labouring duties
• Report identified weeds
• Liaise with workplace representative and employees to continuously improve work practices.
• 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
• Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position e.g. 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

• Current Qld Class ‘HR’ driver’s licence
• Qld General Safety Induction (White or Blue Card).

Desirable

• Other plant tickets.

ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Compulsory

• Experience in the effective operation of heavy vehicles within a maintenance or construction infrastructure environment
• Basic literacy, numeracy and oral communication skills and ability undertake Learning and Development opportunities as required
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment under minimal supervision.
• Sound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices.

CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS

The employee agrees to comply with the following:

• Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Customer service standards
• Council’s Code of Conduct
• Council’s 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 ‘HR’ driver's licence and that the loss of licence may jeopardise employment with Council.