Truck Drivers - multiple positions

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About the role

Our City Works Team are seeking experienced Truck Drivers to join our Civil Construction and Maintenance teams working across the Wollongong LGA.

As an experienced MR / HR driver, every day will be different to the next as you work through scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Along with truck driving, you will assist in construction and maintenance activities whilst providing great customer service and support to enhance our City Works team and visitor experiences.

We currently have 2 available opportunities located at Central Depot - North Wollongong:

• Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence Driver
• Medium Rigid (MR) Licence Driver

Our truck drivers are an integral part of our team - you will contribute by loading and unloading trailers for towing, securing loads and transporting tool trailers and vans to various work locations. You will possess strong communication skills; a focus on customer service; enjoy variety in your work; and want to make a visible impact in the community!

These are Permanent Full-Time positions working on a 9-day fortnight with regular roster days and may include overtime and weekend work as required. Salary from $70,905.53 to $79,368.87 per annum plus superannuation. (Salary package will be assessed based on skills, experience and qualifications).

These positions are physically demanding, and you must be capable of undertaking the duties as described in the job description.

Join a motivated team committed to making a visible difference in the community!

What do you need to be successful in this role?

• A current NSW MR Driver's Licence or a current NSW HR Driver's Licence
• Previous experience in operating trucks including towing trailers
• Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety practices
• Recognised qualification in Traffic Control or willing to obtain
• Working Near Overhead Power Lines ticket or willing to obtain
• A strong commitment to your work and a strong team work ethic
• Capable of physical labour associated with truck driving and general maintenance activities

Please note that as part of the recruitment process you will be required to undertake a practical assessment

Benefits of working at Council:

• We are value-led, support and encourage personal and professional growth, recognise and reward performance and embrace change.
• We provide generous leave provisions including 5 weeks annual leave per year of service
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• We are committed to providing a safe working environment for all, (everyone, every day and everywhere) and make available wellbeing programs to support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our staff to be at their best.
• Access to Fitness Passport

Interested?

For more information, click on Apply to be redirected to Wollongong City Council's E-recruitment site.

Contact Mick Del Ben, Civil Coordinator Central Works on (02) 4227 7720 for questions related to the job

For assistance in submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on (02) 4227 7065.

Applications close 11:59pm, Monday 27 January 2025