EMPLOYMENT

Truck Driver The Opportunity To undertake labouring tasks and efficiently operate a range of Council rigid trucks and road plant to meet required standards on maintenance and construction projects. About Us Banana Shire is situated in Central Queensland, Australia located 120 km west of the growing industrial city and port of Gladstone - and an easy drive to the city of Rockhampton. Our population is approximately 15,000 people spread over 28,577 square kilometres. Major industries in the area include Coal Mining, Power Generation, Beef Production, dryland cropping and irrigation such as Lucerne and Cotton. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide high quality plant operation services Maintain and service plant and equipment, in accordance with operating procedures Maintain a daily diary of plant movements, as required Read and interpret basic plans and instructions Perform general labouring duties Report identified weeds Undertake traffic control and implement traffic control plans, as required Liaise with workplace representative and employees to continuously improve work practices Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties including providing and obtaining information Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position e.g. timesheets Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices, as required Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery, as required Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training. QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS Compulsory Current Qld class ‘HC’ driver licence Qld Construction White Card or Blue Card (General Safety Induction). Desirable Implement Traffic Management Plans (ITMP) Qualification Traffic Control Licence Other plant tickets. ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED Compulsory Experience in the effective operation of heavy vehicles within a maintenance or construction infrastructure environment Sound literacy, numeracy and oral communication skills and ability undertake Learning and Development opportunities, as required Sound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment under minimal supervision. How to Apply Information on how to apply is in our application package, which can be obtained from our website www.banana.qld.gov.au or by calling 07 4992 9500.