Truck Driver - Taroom The Opportunity To efficiently operate a range of Council trucks to meet required standards on maintenance and construction projects, including transportation of plant and equipment. 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 vehicle operation services to the work teams at various locations within and outside the Shire Maintain a high standard and consistent approach with the usage of all Council’s plant Maintain and service plant and vehicles daily, in accordance with operating procedures Maintain a daily diary of plant and vehicle movements to enable monitoring of Council’s plant Comply with Council’s operating procedures and site-specific work plans Provide required records to allow reconciliation to materials issued to work sites Carry out general labouring duties Operate and maintain small items of plant such as vibrators, concrete saws, concrete mixers, mowers, pumps, etc. Read and interpret basic plans and instructions Undertake traffic control and implement traffic control plans, as required Complete and maintain administrative records e.g. timesheets Operate other plant and equipment, as required Liaise with workplace representatives and employees to continuously improve work practices Actively contribute to teams within the department and workforce, promote best practice and maintain professional standards and integrity 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 Queensland class ‘HR’ manual driver’s licence Qld General Safety Induction- White or Blue Card. Desirable Traffic Management Implementation Plan Competency Traffic Controller Competency. ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED Compulsory Demonstrated experience in the effective operation of heavy vehicles within a construction and maintenance infrastructure environment Ability to operate road making plant, and provide basic repair and daily maintenance for road plant Basic literacy, numeracy and communication skills Sound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices. Desirable 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 .
