Overview
The Truck Driver HR position plays a critical role in delivering haulage services that support Council operations. This position is responsible for ensuring safe and efficient transport while upholding quality customer service standards that add value to the community.
Key Activities
* Safely operate a bogie axle Heavy Rigid truck in accordance with traffic regulations and legal load limits.
* Maximise truck utilisation by minimising waste, selecting efficient routes, and ensuring onsite movements do not disrupt other activities.
* Comply with National Heavy Vehicle Regulator requirements, including Heavy Vehicle Fatigue Management and Chain of Responsibility (CoR).
* Undertake loading, driving, tipping and water cart operations in line with legislation, Council policies/procedures, and regulator requirements.
* Complete daily truck/plant inspections, record findings, and report servicing/repair and any safety issues to the workshop supervisor.
* Perform labouring and other duties as directed, consistent with skills, training and experience.
To be Successful
* Current SafeWork NSW general construction induction card
* Current working near overhead powerlines accreditation or commitment to obtain within a specified time
* Current RMS NSW Traffic Control Stop/Slow accreditation or commitment to obtain within a specified time
You Will Also Have
* Experience operating bogie axle tippers and water carts in civil maintenance and construction.
* Experience performing general labouring duties in civil maintenance and construction.
* Strong understanding of heavy vehicle compliance and safety, including NHVR fatigue management (GVM >12t), Chain of Responsibility (CoR), load restraint, and vehicle operating/inspection procedures (incl. minor maintenance requests).
* The commencing salary for this position is up to $1,221.22 per week. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $1,468.03 per week on completion of assessment of skills and performance plus 12% superannuation.
* We have a permanent full-time role available.
* This role will be able to access a 9-day fortnight.
* This role is located at the Erina or Charmhaven Depot.
Benefits
* Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service.
* Time provided for annual skin cancer screening, breast screen and blood donations.
* Access to professional development with career development and learning programs through various platforms.
* We reward and recognise our staff with our Cheers program.
* Novated leasing partnerships.
Location
Central Coast Council is ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle, the Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work. The Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia.
Contact
The contact person for this role is Angus Stewart - Team Leader Erina 0428 933 357 and Mitch Goldie - Team Leader Charmhaven 0418 531 232.
Application Deadline
This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 12th April 2026.
Equal Opportunity
Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect. Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.
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