TRUCK DRIVER WATER CART

POSITION VACANT TRUCK DRIVER WATER CART (READVERTISED)

Grenfell is located in a picturesque valley at the foot of the Weddin Mountains. Home of fine heritage architecture as well as affordable housing, the town offers great lifestyle options.

The great outdoors teams with pioneering history, culture and social activity makes the Shire a great place to live and work.

The Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified and/or experienced staff to meet Council’s operational plan requirements for the position of Truck Driver Water Cart.

Key Responsibilities

• Effective and Efficient operation of Council's Water Cart as part of construction and maintenance programs.
• Ensure all prestart checks (daily/weekly) and servicing for plant and equipment used is undertaken in accordance with specifications. Clean maintain assets used as required.
• Carry out labouring duties including site preparation, set-up of formwork, and remedial activities, repairing roads, pavements, pathways, footpaths and bikeways using tools, equipment, and/or machinery. Assist with installation of culverts, headwalls, pollutant traps and other prefabricated components.
• Maintain surface drainage systems including drains, culverts and pollutant traps. Install and maintain roadside fixtures, including signposts, guideposts, barriers, fencing, pipes, stormwater infrastructure. Undertake small construction/maintenance projects within expertise.
• Assist with Traffic Control and the set up and dismantling of traffic control signage on job sites (subject to qualification).
• Subject to Licensing/certification, operate plant and equipment as required. Provide guidance to contractors on site appropriately.
• Erect and dismantle temporary fencing, concrete formwork, shoring and other construction. Clear and remove vegetation, rubbish and debris from thoroughfares, roadsides and streets.
• During quieter periods (likely during winter months) carry out other works including general labouring as directed by the Works Coordinator.
• Ensure compliance with WHS policy and procedures, WHSMS and legislative requirements, risk assessment, hazard identification and work safe, home safe principles.
• Ensure timely completion of timesheets and incident reports.

 Essential requirements

• Current NSW Class HR Driver's Licence.
• White Card (Construction Induction).
• Traffic Controller Certification.
• Ability to swim 25 metres; sufficiently fit to assist with workplace rescue activity.
• Relevant experience.

Intending applicants should be able to meet the requirements set out in the position description available on Council’s website http://www.weddin.nsw.gov.au/council/employment, or by contacting Human Resources on (02) 6343 1212.

Condition of employment

• A commencing hourly rate of $28.74 will apply.
• Satisfactory health assessment, drug and alcohol screening, police and working with children check is a pre-requisite to an offer of employment.
• Appointment to the position will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award and Council’s salary structure.

Inquiries

Further information and/or a Position Description is available on Council’s website at www.weddin.nsw.gov.au or by contacting Human Resources management or the Director - Infrastructure Services on (02) 63431212.

Applications

Applications, addressed to the General Manager, should be submitted by 5:00pm on Tuesday 10 June 2025. 

Note: Applications for the position should address all Essential Criteria listed in the position description.

**A merit pool for casual and temporary positions may be established for a 12-month period for this process**