Is working outside your passion? Do you love to be on the road contributing to solving unique problems? We are currently seeking a new Truck Driver Heavy Combination and if you have these skills this might be your chance to rewrite the future with us.
Contribute to the improvement of operational processes and customer service
Work collaboratively within a supportive team environment
Permanent Full-Time role with 9 Day Fortnight
About The Role
The role of Truck Driver HC plays a crucial role in providing haulage services that support the operations of Council. This position is essential for ensuring that services are delivered efficiently and effectively.
As a Truck Driver HC, you will be responsible for operating heavy vehicles, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and providing excellent customer service during transport operations. You will work closely with various teams and supervisors to achieve operational goals while maintaining a focus on safety and efficiency.
This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.
To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have
a current Heavy Combination (HC) Drivers Licence
a current Construction General Induction Card - NSW SafeWork or equivalent
a current Working Near Overhead Powerlines accreditation OR a willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe
a current RMS NSW Traffic Control Stop/ Slow accreditation OR willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe
load shifting plant certification and verification of competency for excavator (LE) loader/ backhoe (LB) and front end loader (LL) OR willingness to obtain withing a specified timeframe
experience in the driving of a prime mover / low loader and semi-trailer tipper in within the civil maintenance and construction industry
experience in the loading, transportation and unloading of heavy earthmoving plant
experience in the transportation of bulk materials using a semitrailer tipper
experience in general labouring duties within the civil maintenance and construction industry
knowledge of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) fatigue management requirements
knowledge in the application of load restraint devices and techniques
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Other Important Information
The commencing salary for this position is up to $68k per year. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $78.8k on completion of assessment of skills and performance + 12% superannuation + $19.49 per week working allowance
We have a permanent full-time role available
This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight
This role is located at Council's Erina Works Depot.
Council may create an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies.
Extra Benefits
At Central Coast Council we provide team members with a range of extras that help them balance their life when they need it. Fitness Passports give access to a range of gyms. Wellbeing leave can be accessed twice a year to tick off something that means something to you - volunteering, health check-ups. And an Employee Assistance Program that offers a range of wellbeing initiatives to help you and your immediate family.
Other Extras Include
Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service
Free flu vaccination program
Time provided for you to do 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.
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.
Want to know more?
The contact person for this role is Pat Whymark, Section Manager Plant Pool Services. You can contact Pat on
This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 1 March 2026.
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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.
How To Apply
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