At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive trucks for road construction and maintenance while working with a dynamic team.
- Company: Join Bathurst Regional Council, a leading employer in the region.
- Benefits: Enjoy work/life balance, generous leave, fitness perks, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible, inclusive workplace with great career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Must hold a NSW Class MR Driver’s Licence and have truck driving experience.
The predicted salary is between 58100 - 61200 $ per year.
Bathurst Regional Council currently has an opportunity for someone to join the Works section as a Truck 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 current NSW 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 Entitlements to support your personal and family needs
- Fitness Passport to stay active and healthy
- Training & Development to expand your skills
- Employee Assistance Program for confidential support services
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
Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where 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 a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.
Congratulations on taking the first step toward joining one of the Bathurst Region’s largest employers! Bathurst really is the best of both worlds – a beautiful country lifestyle just two and a half hours from Sydney.
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