Truck Driver

About the role
This is a permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday 7.00 am to 4.00 pm position working 38 hours per week. This position is located at the Shoalhaven Water Operations Depot, South Nowra.

Duties
Reporting directly to the Construction Coordinator, the focus of this position is to:

• Organising, loading, and delivering material from truck, including operation of crane and slinging loads.
• Backhoe, excavator, Skid-steer, and forklift operation as required.
• Perform labouring duties as required.
• Assist with confined spaces duties as required.
• Accurately complete logs and associated paperwork.
• Liaise with customers.
• Communicate with Operations personnel and Supervisors to ensure workflow is maintained at expected standards.

On call – Being available to be on-call and complete reasonable overtime is a requirement of this position.

Skills & Experience
To be successful in the position, you will be/ possess:

• Class HC Drivers Licence. (If HR licensed only, then must obtain HC within 3 months)
• Dangerous Goods Drivers Licence (or willingness to obtain)
• Truck Mounted Crane Operator Certificate of Competence equivalent to Class C2 WorkCover Certificate (Note: certification must allow the operation of the crane and rigging loads).
• High Risk Forklift Ticket (or willingness to obtain)
• Backhoe competency and a willingness to undertake training
• Hazardous Goods and Workplace Substances Licence (or willingness to obtain)
• Class B Non-Friable Asbestos Removal (or willingness to obtain)
• Dogman Ticket (or willingness to obtain)
• Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa)

About Shoalhaven City Council
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.

Benefits
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:

• Generous Leave Entitlements
• Long Service Leave After 5 Years
• 9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff
• Flexitime for Indoor Staff
• Remote Working Arrangements
• Fitness Passport
• Novated Lease Arrangements
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Training and Development Programs

How to Apply
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

For more information on the application process, please visit how to apply on Councils website.

1. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
2. Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
3. In your previous positions have you actively participated in WHS practices?
4. Why do you want to work at Shoalhaven City Council?

Contact:  Tony Conroy – Construction Coordinator – 02 4421 1***

Applications Close: Wednesday, 14 February 2024 (at Midnight)

Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

When your application has been submitted completely, you will receive a confirmation email.