The Chance

To undertake labouring tasks and efficiently operate a range of Council rigid trucks and road plant to meet required standards on maintenance and construction projects.

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 plant operation services
Maintain and service plant and equipment, in accordance with operating procedures
Maintain a daily diary of plant movements as required
Read and interpret basic plans and instructions
Perform general labouring duties
Report identified weeds
Liaise with workplace representative and employees to continuously improve work practices.
Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of valuable 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
Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position e.g. 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
Current Qld Class 'HR' driver's licence
Qld General Safety Induction (White or Blue Card).

Desirable
Other plant tickets.

ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Compulsory
Experience in the effective operation of heavy vehicles within a maintenance or construction infrastructure environment
Basic literacy, numeracy and oral communication skills and ability undertake Learning and Development opportunities as required

📌 Truck Driver Brisbane
🏢 Banana Shire Council
📍 Brisbane