GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION To efficiently operate a range of Council trucks to meet required standards on maintenance and construction projects, including transportation of plant and equipment.
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)
Desirable 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
Compulsory Ability to operate road making plant, and provide basic repair and daily maintenance for road plant
Compulsory Basic literacy, numeracy and communication skills
Compulsory Sound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices
Desirable Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team workplace under minimal supervision
CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS
Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures
Customer service standards
Council's Code of Conduct
Environment and Sustainability policy and procedure
Human rights legislation, actively promoting its principles in all activities
Human Resources policies and procedures
Financial Management policies and procedures
Records Management policies and procedures
Disaster Management policies and procedures.
SPECIFIC CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS
The employee acknowledges that this role requires them to hold and maintain a class 'HC' manual drivers licence and that the loss of licence may jeopardise employment with Council
The employee agrees to be available for work on weekends and public holidays as required
The employee acknowledges this role is physically demanding and requires an adequate level of fitness to be held and maintained in order to successfully undertake manual labouring tasks.
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📌 Truck Driver (Queensland)
🏢 Shire of Banana
📍 Queensland