Shape your future, your way - with Moree Plains Shire Council.

Looking for more than just a job? At Moree Plains Shire Council, you’ll step into a role where your work matters – to your team, your community, and your career. We’re a forward-thinking council with a bold vision for growth, innovation and liveability. Join us and enjoy a dynamic work environment, genuine work-life balance, and the chance to make a real impact where it counts.

Whether you’re driven by career development, community connection or a tree-change lifestyle with real opportunity – this is where it all comes together.

• Permanent Full-Time 38 hours per week
• Attractive salary ranging from $1,141.00 up to $1,400.00
• 11.5% Superannuation Contribution
• Rostered day off - every 2 weeks.
• Location - Moree

Moree Plains Shire Council is seeking a reliable and dedicated Truck Driver to join our Infrastructure team.

• Safely operate and manoeuvre council trucks to transport materials, equipment, and personnel to various work sites
• Adhere to all relevant road rules and regulations while driving council vehicles
• Assist with loading and unloading materials from the truck as required
• Conduct routine maintenance checks on the assigned vehicle to ensure its roadworthiness
• Report any vehicle defects or malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor for timely repairs
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure efficient workflow and completion of tasks within set deadlines
• Maintain accurate records of goods transported, vehicle inspections, and any incidents that occur during transportation
• Proven experience in operating heavy vehicles, preferably within a local government or similar setting
• Sound knowledge of safety procedures related to truck operations
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.

For more information, please download the position description - click here

The ideal candidate would have:

• Relevant experience in operating trucks competently and safely under all conditions, with the ability to carry out general maintenance including but not limited to: Truck Trailer Combination and/or Water Truck and/or Powder Spreader and/or Low Loader Truck
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to problem solve.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and unsupervised.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and work under conflicting time pressures.
• Ability to meet deadlines prioritise works, communicate and work under conflicting time pressures.
• Ability to work as part of a team and without supervision.
• Sound literacy, numeracy and computer skills with the ability to keep accurate records including daily running sheets, fuel usage, timesheets and any other applicable paperwork.

Ticket, Licences and Certificates:

• Current Class HR (Heavy Rigid) Or Class HC (Heavy Combination) Drivers Licence.
• Traffic Controller Cards including Traffic Controller & Implement Traffic Control Plans
• White Card (General Construction and Induction Card) - please note, you can obtain your White Card during the application process if you do not hold a White Card.

Immunisations required:

• Ability to provide evidence of vaccination/immunisation for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Tetanus. This includes maintaining the currency of these throughout your period of employment.