Vacancy Number

ER1765

Position Title

HC Truck Driver

Employment Status

Permanent Full Time

Department

Infrastructure Gold Coast

Location

Carrara Depot

Award Classification

Stream B- Level 6

Salary

$2,632 per fortnight (inclusive of construction allowance)

Hours

36 hours per week- 9-day fortnight

About the team

The City's Haulage and Logistics Operations Team sit within the Construction Business Unit who are responsible for the project management of all community facilities and open space capital works projects (including new/update and renewals), for the city’s community facing facilities including the city's community centres, libraries, sporting venues, aquatic centres, cemeteries, landfills, waste and recycling centres, and open space areas including beaches, waterways, lakes, foreshores and parklands.

About your new role

The HC Truck Driver position will primarily be to operate the float and tilt tray and other heavy trucks. In order to facilitate the transportation of heavy machinery and materials in a safe, orderly and efficient manner.

Responsibilities will include:
• Operating and driving heavy combination vehicles inclusive of securing and restraining equipment in a safe manner
• Recording driver operator prestart maintenance records, risk assessments and fault reporting of Council's heavy plant and equipment
• From time to time, assisting other council staff and contractors on site. This may entail manual labouring and the use of hand tools
• Maintaining a high level of customer service by liaising with relevant project supervisors regarding the safe and efficient employment of plant and equipment on job sites

We're looking for people who have:

• Experience in driving and operating a float/low loader and tilt trays
• A high level of self-motivation and initiative, with the ability to work unsupervised
• Be capable of thinking laterally and applying problem-solving techniques to develop and implement solutions
• Able to deliver a high-quality service to customers (internal/external) and understand and react responsively to customer expectations
• Possess a HC licence or above
• Possess a General Construction Induction (White Card)
• High Risk Tickets in Dogging, Forklift and Vehicle loading Cranes would be advantageous

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

9-day fortnight - enjoy a long weekend every fortnight!

Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family

4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or your immediate family

A stable working environment with job security

A professional, and inclusive work environment working with modern equipment

Free parking

Uniform, tools and PPE provided

A work environment committed to safety as our number 1 priority

Opportunities to work overtime to increase your take home pay

Clear paths for career progression and advancement - whether you are interested in moving into a leadership position or upskilling with specialised training, we have plenty of opportunities for you to reach your personal and professional goals

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being ahigh-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email [email protected]

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person

Tiffen Roberts

Contact

[email protected]

Closing Date

Monday 19th May 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.