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

About Us

Banana Shire is situated in Central Queensland, Australia located 120 km west of the growing industrial city and port of Gladstone - and an easy drive to the city of Rockhampton.

Our population is approximately 15,000 people spread over 28,577 square kilometres. Major industries in the area include Coal Mining, Power Generation, Beef Production, dryland cropping and irrigation such as Lucerne and Cotton.

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)
- 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 setting
- Ability to operate road making plant, and provide basic repair and daily maintenance for road plant
- Basic literacy, numeracy and communication skills
- Sound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment under minimal supervision

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📌 Truck Driver (Queensland)
🏢 Banana Shire Council
📍 Queensland