INTERNAL ONLY - SKILLED TEAM MEMBER ASPHALT TRUCK DRIVER

Personnel Area: Brisbane Infrastructure

Branch: Asphalt and Aggregates

Salary Range: Grade 6 ($1,324.00/week) (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Number of positions available: up to 10

Location: Eagle Farm

Our Business

Brisbane Infrastructure (BI) brings together Council's asset management, infrastructure planning, design, project management, construction, services, maintenance and transport operations activities

Our Branch

Asphalt and Aggregates oversees the management of Council's quarries and road surfacing operations, including the laying and repair of asphalt pavements, minor pothole repairs and road line marking. The branch consists of three core business units: Road Resurfacing, Asphalt Production and Quarries. 

The Role

This role involves operating trucks to transport asphalt safely and efficiently, while ensuring high standards of customer service, safety, and maintenance. You will work closely with your team leader to meet performance expectations, maintain truck cleanliness, and prepare vehicles for daily tasks. The role also includes performing labouring tasks, guiding trucks on construction sites, and following direction from authorised Traffic Controllers. Additionally, you will manage administrative duties such as completing timesheets and incident reports, all while ensuring quality and timeliness in your work.

Key Accountabilities:

• lead by example, treating all internal and external customers with honesty, fairness, sensitivity, and respect
• perform labouring tasks using hand tools and plant equipment (such as rollers and vibratory plate compactors) safely and in line with delivery requirements
• maintain truck cleanliness to required housekeeping standards
• prepare vehicles for daily operations, performing routine maintenance and completing a pre-start checklist to minimise delays and ensure efficiency
• safely operate, drive, reverse, and tip a heavy rigid vehicle on and off construction sites
• direct and guide trucks during movement and tipping
• perform tasks independently and under routine supervision within a team environment
• carry out tasks while maintaining quality, cost, and timeliness standards.

To be successful, you will have:

• the ability to contribute to team direction, give and receive feedback, and achieve agreed performance standards to foster a culture of performance excellence.
• competency in completing daily tasks in accordance with Zero Harm initiatives and WHS and EPA legislative requirements, as well as documented Council policies and procedures.
• experience in performing labouring tasks, including competent use of general hand tools and plant items (e.g. rollers and vibratory plate compactors) safely and to deliver quality requirements.
• well-developed customer service skills, including the ability to successfully resolve complaints and take appropriate action to avoid recurrence of the problem.
• well-developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive rapport with customers from all areas.
• competency in operating and tipping a heavy rigid vehicle, both on-road and in a construction environment.
• high-level competency in operating automatic truck gearboxes and driving trucks in excess of 22.4 tonne GVM.
• possession of a current Heavy Rigid ‘HR/HC’ licence (Note: Driving history for the previous three years must be provided on application for this position).
• possession of (or the ability to obtain prior to commencement) a Work Safely in the Construction Industry card (White/Blue card).
• the ability to work on a shift-based roster.
• a sound knowledge of Brisbane’s road network would be highly regarded.
• demonstrated knowledge of TORUM legislation applicable to Heavy Vehicles would be a bonus.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

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How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

This role requires a full medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information: Please call Gema Santos on 07 3178 1863.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 25 May 2025 at 11:55pm

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

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