Gilgandra Shire Council is seeking a Truck Driver - Articulated to join our Infrastructure team!

• Permanent full time - 38 hours per week
• Rostered day off every fortnight - an extra 22 days off a year!
• Weekly pay cycle
• Salary range $1057.52 - $1266.64 per week 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The successful applicant will be responsible for operating and maintaining Council's trucks as directed.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023.

Please click HERE to view the position description.

ABOUT YOU

Council is looking for someone who has the following qualities, experience and/or qualifications:

• Possession of WHS Construction (white) Card
• Class HC (Heavy Combination) License
• At least two years truck driving experience
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to WHS
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• The ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to manage time and priorities to complete work
• Ability to carry out daily maintenance and servicing of assigned plant
• Ability to ensure documentation (eg records, time sheets, plant sheets, incident reports) is completed and accurate
• Loader certification
• Bitumen patching experience
• Gravel resheeting experience
• Sign selection and positioning ability
• Previous experience floating plant

BENEFITS

• Rostered day off every fortnight - an extra 22 days off a year!
• Weekly pay cycle
• 11% employer contribution to superannuation
• 4 weeks annual leave with the ability to take at full pay, half pay, or double pay
• Long Service after 5 years employment with a NSW Council
• PPE Provided
• Ongoing learning and development
• 15 days sick leave
• Access to Health and Wellbeing initiatives
• Opportunity to contribute and make a difference to our community!

Applications for this position close at 9.00am, Monday 20 May 2024.

ENQUIRIES

Director Infrastructure, Mr Daryl Colwell, or the People & Culture team on 02 6817 8800.

HOW TO APPLY:

Before you apply for this position, please read the Position Description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below. You will also be required to attach your current resume which should include two recent employment related referees. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. Council will only accept applications submitted online. Please include in your resume, evidence of qualifications that you possess. 

All correspondence will be via the email you have provided in your application.

ABOUT GILGANDRA

Gilgandra is a vibrant rural community in Central West NSW, situated at the junction of three main highways and in close proximity to Dubbo. There is a strong supportive community that has worked together to develop excellent schools, medical services, retail services and recreational activities that you simply do not see in communities of a similar size.

Gilgandra presents you with an opportunity to have an excellent lifestyle you may not be able to afford in the city.