AddressMedium Rigid Truck Driver
Mackay Regional Council is seeking a dedicated Medium Rigid (MR) Truck Driver to join our Civil Construction Pavements team, based at the Paget Depot. This role involves a range of tasks related to the maintenance and construction of roads, drainage, and other civil infrastructure. You will be engaged in earthworks, concrete work, pipelaying, bitumen applications, and vegetation management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate heavy combination trucks for transporting materials and equipment.
- Perform hands-on labouring tasks in road and drainage maintenance and construction.
- Assist with earthworks, concrete works, pipelaying, bitumen work, and vegetation management.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures.
Why Join Mackay Regional Council?
At Mackay Regional Council, we are committed to enhancing the liveability and livelihood of our region. Joining our team means you will enjoy a healthy work/life balance and the security of being home with your family every night. Be a part of a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to making Mackay the best place to live and work.
Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
- Current General Construction Safety "White" Card.
- Minimum Current QLD Medium Rigid Truck ‘MR’ Class Licence.
- Current QLD Manual Car ‘C’ Class Open Driver’s Licence.
- Current Traffic Controller's Ticket.
- Extensive experience driving tandem axle trucks in varying road conditions.
- Proven experience in the construction and maintenance of roads and drainage infrastructure.
If you are a skilled Truck Driver with a passion for civil construction and a commitment to safety and quality, we encourage you to apply. Join us at Mackay Regional Council and contribute to the development and maintenance of our region’s infrastructure.
Our Salary Package:
- Competitive $59,319 base salary plus allowances
- Choose 4 or 5 weeks' leave + 17.5% loading
- Up to 18% superannuation contribution (conditions apply)
- 9-day fortnight for work-life balance
- Salary sacrifice, corporate discounts
- Career development support
- Health and Fitness programs
- Learning opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Vibrant social clubs
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity, the position may close earlier than expected. Submit your application today to avoid missing out on this fantastic career prospect.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and civil construction experience.
For more information, please view the position description available in the download section of the vacancy on our careers page.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.
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