* Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight, 38 hours/week)
* \"HR\" Class Driver's Licence + QLD Dangerous Goods Licence (mandatory)
* LGE 5 ($67,667 per annum + superannuation) plus overtime as required
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose: Grow Townsville
Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
About the Role
We’re looking for a reliable Fuel Truck Driver to join our team, someone who’s big on safety and takes pride in doing the job right.
You’ll be responsible for safely operating the fuel truck, completing daily deliveries, and keeping accurate records of where fuel goes and what gets done. You’ll carry out your own pre-starts, look after the truck, report any faults, and keep the gear clean and in good working order. The job includes safely loading and tying down equipment, helping out the fleet crew with basic maintenance when needed, and pitching in at Toolbox meetings to improve how we work.
If you’re someone who shows up, works hard, follows WHS procedures, and gives good customer service, we’d like to hear from you.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
* Current \"HR\" class driver's licence.
* Current Queensland dangerous goods licence.
* Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD).
* Competency in the operation of the Power Take Off System for the distribution of fuel, the operation of a High-pressure Water Jetting System and a High Pressure Grease System.
* Knowledge and experience in the efficient and safe operation of heavy ridged vehicles and other item of plant; including servicing requirements and prestart checks and basic mechanical knowledge associated with day to day maintenance of plant and trucks.
* Basic knowledge of construction and maintenance practices.
* Knowledge of Aus-Spec, Australian Standards, Load Restraint Guide, Work Health and Safety legislative requirements, Quality Assurance procedures and all other relevant standards, guidelines and codes in the operation of heavy vehicles in a civil construction / local government environment.
How to Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.
If you wish to discuss this position further, please or phone 9*** for a confidential discussion.
Attachments:
- Fuel Truck Driver_PD.pdf