General Hand / Truck Operator (HR Licence) About the Role
Uralla Shire Council is seeking a motivated and capable General Hand / Truck Operator to join our Infrastructure & Development team. This role is suited to someone who enjoys practical, hands‑on work and takes pride in contributing to the delivery and maintenance of essential community infrastructure.
This position involves a mix of labouring duties and truck operation, supporting civil construction and maintenance works across the region. You will work as part of a collaborative team, operating plant and equipment safely and efficiently while adhering to workplace health and safety, environmental, and quality standards.
To view a detailed list of responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description – General Hand/ Truck Operator.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will be an enthusiastic and reliable operator with a positive, can‑do attitude and a strong work ethic. You enjoy working outdoors and are comfortable undertaking physically demanding work in a team environment.
You will bring:
* A current HR driver licence
* Previous experience in civil construction, road maintenance, or a similar environment
* The ability to safely operate a range of plant, tools, and equipment
* A strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements
* Effective communication skills and a customer‑focused approach
* The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Relevant tickets such as traffic control, construction induction (White Card), or plant operation certificates will be highly regarded.
Remuneration and Benefits
This position is classified as Grade 2 under the Local Government (State) Award, with a salary of $1,075.30 gross per week
In addition, Council offers:
* 12% superannuation
* 9‑day fortnight
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* A supportive workplace culture focused on safety and teamwork
About Uralla Shire Council
Uralla Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
Council recognises the unique skills and attributes demonstrated by service personnel in their service to our country and applications from ex-service personnel are welcome. The Local Government Rank to Grade Guide was developed to help both hiring managers and veterans understand how ADF skills and experience align with public sector jobs. You can use this guide as a tool to help you identify where your skills and qualifications align you to. For further information, and to access this guide, please click Here.
For further information about our Council, please review the Uralla Shire Council Candidate Brochure.
How to Apply:
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