Truck Driver - Gravel Construction

About The Opportunity

Parkes Shire Council is looking for a Truck Driver - Gravel Construction in the Operations team.

Required

Working in the field, the Truck Driver will operate Council's mobile plant (gravel truck) in a safe and effective manner for the purpose of undertaking civil works involved in the construction and maintenance of Council infrastructure. You may be required to undertake a variety of other activities associated with civil construction, including but not limited to:

Operating other mobile plant within the scope of training and capabilityAssist with set out of worksTraffic control

The successful applicant requires strong communication and teamwork skills and will have the opportunity to work throughout the Shire. The role will allow you a level of autonomy, however day to day directions will be provided by the Works Supervisors.

Further information on the role is contained in the Truck Driver - Gravel Construction Position Description.

About You

The successful applicant requires strong communication and teamwork skills. To be successful in this position you will need:

Current and maintained HR Licence or willing to obtain SafeWork NSW Construction induction (White Card)Demonstrated experience in operating HR trucks for gravel and civil works

It will be highly favorable if you possess any of the following:

Certificate III in Civil ConstructionTraffic Control Qualifications: Traffic Controller and Implement Traffic Control plansCompetency certification in the operation of a GraderOther Plant Operation certificates Current First Aid CertificateRelevant experience in other plant operation

Benefits

The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Parkes Shire Council's policies and conditions of employment.

The role has been evaluated as being Grade 5 of the Council's salary structure with a commencing salary of $59,873.18 ($30.30 to $34.85 per hour). The commencing salary will be determined based on the qualifications, skills and experience of the successful candidate.

Benefits Of Working At Council Include

Adverse Working Conditions Allowance of $20.29 per week38 hour working week and a fortnightly rostered day off (RDO)Four weeks of Annual Leave per yearOne week of My Leave per yearAccess to Long Service Leave after five yearsAccess to salary packaging options through Salary Packaging Australia (SPA)Wellness Programs and Health and Wellbeing initiatives Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Relaxed regional lifestyleWork/Life balanceAnd more!

In addition, we value work-life balance and offer opportunities for training and professional development. We encourage and support our employees in further developing their knowledge, skills, and capabilities through tuition fee support and study days for employees studying towards tertiary or vocational qualifications.

Parkes Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences, as we believe in building an inclusive work environment that reflects the community we serve.

About Parkes Shire Council

Since its establishment in January 1981, Parkes Shire Council has earned a reputation as an innovative, progressive organisation with a proven ability to deliver outstanding outcomes for our community. As a two-time winner of the AR Bluett Memorial Award - the state's oldest and most prestigious local government award - we take pride in our culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

Embracing a LEAN philosophy across our organisation and operations, we're constantly looking at how we can do things better in order to maximise the value we deliver. We are committed to developing and retaining a skilled, energetic and professional workforce to ensure that we continue to provide the best possible services, facilities and infrastructure to our community.

We strive to provide a flexible, safe and inclusive work environment for our people, and are proud to have achieved formal accreditation under ISO 45001, the internationally recognised standard in Occupational Health and Safety.

If you're seeking a challenging and rewarding career, a range of lifestyle benefits, and an opportunity to contribute to a high-performing organisation, then we're the right place for you.

For more information, please visit our website: www.parkes.nsw.gov.au

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