Overview
Truck Driver/Labourer
The Opportunity To undertake labouring tasks and efficiently operate a range of Council rigid trucks and road plant to meet required standards on maintenance and construction projects.
About Us Banana Shire is situated in Central Queensland, Australia located 120 km west of the growing industrial city and port of Gladstone - and an easy drive to the city of Rockhampton. Our population is approximately 15,000 people spread over 28,577 square kilometres. Major industries in the area include Coal Mining, Power Generation, Beef Production, dryland cropping and irrigation such as Lucerne and Cotton.
Responsibilities
Provide high quality plant operation services
Maintain and service plant and equipment, in accordance with operating procedures
Maintain a daily diary of plant movements, as required
Read and interpret basic plans and instructions
Perform general labouring duties
Report identified weeds
Undertake traffic control and implement traffic control plans, as required
Liaise with workplace representative and employees to continuously improve work practices
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
Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position e.g. 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: Current Qld class 'HC' driver's licence
Compulsory: Qld Construction White Card or Blue Card (General Safety Induction)
Desirable: Implement Traffic Management Plans (ITMP) Qualification
Desirable: Traffic Control Licence
Desirable: Other plant tickets
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge Required
Compulsory: Experience in the effective operation of heavy vehicles within a maintenance or construction infrastructure environment
Compulsory: Sound literacy, numeracy and oral communication skills and ability undertake Learning and Development opportunities, as required
Compulsory: Sound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices
Compulsory: Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment under minimal supervision
How to Apply
Information on how to apply is in our application package, which can be obtained from our website or by calling 07 4992 9500.
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