Bathurst Regional Council currently has an opportunityfor someone to join the Works section as aTruck 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 currentNSW 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

Contact Officer: Works Manager - Chris Schumacher -

How to Apply?

To apply, please click Apply. There are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You will need to upload a Resume to complete the application.

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Your application information will be kept confidential in line with the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being aflexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplacewhere 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 aChild Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.

About Bathurst Regional Council

Congratulations on taking the first step toward joining one of the Bathurst Region’s largest employers! Bathurst Regional Council employs over 400 staff in a diverse range of careers and provides a large range of services to our community. Working for Council is a stimulating and rewarding career option, providing the opportunity to be part of a team contributing to shaping the success and future of our Region.

Bathurst really is the best of both worlds – a beautiful country lifestyle just two and a half hours from Sydney. Bathurst is Australia’s oldest inland settlement located just over 200 kilometres west of Sydney on the Macquarie River. The region is conveniently located with effective transport links to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra and there is no shortage of things to see and do if you want to explore or take a lazy Sunday drive.

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Do you have a General Construction Induction Card (White Card) for construction works in NSW or if not, are you willing to obtain one? *
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- No, but willing to obtain before starting with Council if successful
- Please tell us why you are interested in this position? *
- Please outline your experience driving a truck (10,000 GVM). *
- Please outline your experience operating chainsaws, include examples in your answer. *
- Please detail your experience in operating minor plant with relation to road construction, concreting and maintenance, please provide an example. *
- Please provide a work related example of how you have worked effectively in a team environment. *
- Please detail what experience you have in completing standard paperwork (for example timesheets etc). *

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