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 current 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 environment
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