HR TRUCK DRIVER - WATERCART

Mid-Western Regional Council has an exciting opportunities for full-time HR Truck Drivers - Watercart to drive and operate Council’s heavy rigid watercart trucks for road maintenance and construction works and other Mid-Western Regional Council’s related infrastructure projects as defined in the Delivery and Operational Plans. You will also assist in the delivery of roads maintenance and construction projects.

YOUR NEW ROLE:

• To drive and operate Council’s watercart trucks on road maintenance, construction and other related infrastructure works
• To follow direction and instruction from Work Officers to undertaken duties associated with road maintenance and constructions and perform other duties associated with the position
• To periodically undertake out of hours (on call) duties
• Available to work weekends/out of hours during construction projects
• To maintain trucks in a tidy and serviceable condition
• Complete daily pre-start checklist of truck to required safety standards and roadworthiness
• To work as part of a maintenance or construction crew as required
• Traffic control at worksites – including erection of safety signage and safety barriers
• Participation in positive two-way radio (UHF) communication as required
• To actively promote and demonstrate the core values and behavioral requirements of the Workplace Environment Statement

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE:

• HR Drivers Licence
• Two (2) years’ experience in driving HR Trucks
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Competent skills in driving heavy rigid trucks
• Competent skills in undertaking manual tasks associated with road maintenance and construction work
• Competent skills in maintaining truck in a tidy and serviceable condition
• Basic interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Basic communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to carry out instructions
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety (WHS) responsibilities and a commitment to attending relevant WHS training
  The salary range being offered for this position is $2,268-$2,550 gross per fortnight plus superannuation and allowances, which equates to an annual salary of $58,970-$66,320 gross plus superannuation and allowances (dependent on skills, qualifications and experience).
  Please note - you must address the selection criteria contained in the online questionnaire for your application to be considered.
  Mid-Western Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to apply for any positions at Council.