The Council is looking for a dedicated
Water Truck Driver
to work within the Assets and Open Space Services Department. This position is vital for performing water truck operations in a competent, safe, and efficient way to serve the community. You will report to the Supervisor Operations - Parks Grounds Maintenance.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
1. Service Delivery
Your core function is to provide essential watering services:
Perform
site watering
for various civil construction and maintenance activities.
Service areas for
landscape maintenance
(Parks), including hand watering, establishment watering, and liquid fertiliser applications, ensuring specified time frames and standards are met.
2. Vehicle/Plant Management & Safety
You are responsible for the safe operation and care of the equipment:
Operate relevant
plant and equipment
appropriately and ensure assets are secured when not in use.
Conduct
daily checks, basic maintenance, servicing, and cleaning
of the vehicle.
Report all vehicle defects according to Council requirements.
Correctly use and maintain all
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
and plant according to safety policies and manufacturer's instructions.
Key Requirements
Knowledge & Experience
Demonstrated experience in
water truck operations
and supporting plant in various environments.
Proven ability to
safely load and drive trucks
, with an awareness of road rules and load restraint regulations.
Sound
time management skills
and the ability to monitor your own work activities to meet deadlines under
minimal supervision
.
Experience in undertaking
manual tasks
safely.
Ability to work constructively as part of the broader department.
Essential Qualifications
Current
HR Class Driver's Licence
.
Construction Induction Card
(White Card) competency, used or obtained within the past 2 years.
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