Join Our Crew as a Truck Driver

Are you ready to hit the road with purpose and pride? Mackay Regional Council is on the lookout for skilled and safety-conscious Truck Drivers to join our Civil Operations team. If you love working outdoors, operating heavy vehicles and machinery, and being part of a team that keeps our roads and drainage infrastructure in top shape-this is the job for you!

What You'll Be Doing

• Operating rigid trucks and truck-trailer combinations up to 42.5 tonnes GCM.
• Performing hands-on labour and operating ride-on equipment and mechanical plant.
• Supporting road, drainage, and civil infrastructure maintenance and construction.
• Managing traffic safely around work sites.
• Maintaining equipment and completing daily pre-start checks.
• Recording work using digital tools and completing timesheets.
• Providing excellent service to internal and external clients.

Essential Requirements

• Current QLD Heavy Rigid Truck 'HR' Class Licence
• Current QLD Manual Car 'C' Class Open Driver's Licence
• Current General Construction Safety 'White' Card
• Current Traffic Controllers Ticket
• Sound experience driving tandem axle trucks in varying road conditions
• Experience in road and drainage infrastructure maintenance/construction
• High-level truck driving skills and competency
• Ability to work effectively in a team or independently
• Strong communication and manual handling skills
• Knowledge of machinery maintenance and WH&S regulations
• Willingness to work overtime and operate other construction equipment as needed

Desirable Extras

• Certificate III in Civil Construction
• Tickets/licences for operating additional plant (e.g. backhoe, roller, loader)
• Experience in concrete work and finishing
• Skills in operating ride-on equipment and medium mechanical plant
• Understanding of Council's Enterprise Risk Management Policy

Why Join Us?

• $67,054 base salary + applicable allowances.
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• 9 day fortnight roster.
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
• Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.
• Study and assistance programs for career development.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Active Social Clubs.

How To Apply?

Don't miss out onthis fantastic opportunity, the position may close earlier than expected. Submit your cover letter and resume today to avoid missing out on this fantastic opportunity to drive your career forward.

***Important information for applicants:

To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia, Please visit Mackay Regional Council - Careers at council webpage regarding International Applicant criteria. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.

Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.