Moree Plains Shire Council

Truck Driver Vacancies

Are you an experienced Truck Driver looking for a competitive hourly rate and a work-life balance... we have an opportunity for YOU!

• Earn up to $36.84 an hour PLUS 11.5% super! Salary is dependent on the level of licence.  
• Rostered Day Off every 2 weeks, an extra 26 days off a year - a fantastic work life balance. 
• Make a real difference in the maintenance and construction of roads within the Shire.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Truck Driver will play a crucial role in the maintenance and construction of roads across the Shire. Your primary responsibility will be to operate various trucks safely and efficiently, ensuring compliance with all relevant safety and environmental regulations.

This position requires a commitment to excellence, teamwork, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. If you are motivated to make a positive impact within your community, we want to hear from you!

For more details, please download the position description by clicking here. 

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We seek a passionate and proactive Truck Driver who thrives in a team-oriented environment.

• Truck Driver Licence - HR or HC Licence. 
• Proven experience operating trucks under various conditions, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Traffic Controller Cards including Traffic Controller & Implement Traffic Control Plans.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with team members and supervisors.
• Commitment to ongoing training and the ability to adapt to new challenges.

BENEFITS

• Long service leave after 5 years of employment.
• Flexible working arrangements with a rostered day off every 2 weeks - an extra 26 days off a year!
• Salary packaging opportunities to maximise take home pay
• 11.5% employer contribution to superannuation.
• 4 weeks annual leave with the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• 15 days sick leave.
• Educational assistance for career development.
• PPE provided.

This position closes at 11:59pm Tuesday 7 January 2025.

HOW TO APPLY

 All applications must be made online only.  

To maximise your chance of gaining an interview for this position, it is important that you address the essential and desirable criteria. To find out more, please read Moree Plains Shire Council's guidelines & Checklist for job applicants. 

Further information regarding the online application process may be obtained by contacting Council’s Human Resources Team on (02) 6757 3342 or via email jobs@mpsc.nsw.gov.au

Our commitment to safety:

Moree Plains Shire Council is committed to safety. A pre-employment health check and a three-month probationary period apply to all positions. All employees are subject to drug and alcohol screening at the pre-employment health screening and random testing will occur throughout the probationary period.

Moree Plains Shire Council is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity and Cultural Diversity.