INTERNAL ONLY - SKILLED TEAM MEMBER ASPHALT TRUCK DRIVER

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services

Branch: Asphalt and Aggregates  

Salary Range: Grade 6 - $1,423.20 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work Type: Multiple permanent Full time

Location: Eagle Farm

Our Business 

Join Brisbane City Council's Asphalt and Aggregates team and play an important role in maintaining and improving Brisbane's road network. We are seeking safety-focused and reliable truck drivers who enjoy working outdoors, operating heavy vehicles and contributing to a high-performing team. As a Skilled Team Member Asphalt Truck Driver, you will operate heavy vehicles to transport asphalt safely and efficiently while supporting road construction and maintenance activities across Brisbane.

Our Branch

​​​​​​​Asphalt and Aggregates oversee 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

 In this role, you will:

• operate and tip heavy vehicles safely on roads and construction sites
• transport asphalt and related materials to support operational requirements
• conduct vehicle pre-start inspections and routine maintenance checks
• maintain trucks and equipment to required housekeeping standards
• undertake labouring duties using hand tools and plant equipment, including rollers and vibratory plate compactors
• follow directions from supervisors and authorised traffic controllers
• complete administrative requirements including timesheets, work diaries and incident reports
• work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• contribute to a positive, customer-focused workplace culture. 

To be successful you will have:

You are a dependable team player who values safety, customer service and quality workmanship. To be successful, you will have:

Mandatory Requirements

• Current Heavy Rigid (HR) or Heavy Combination (HC) Driver Licence.
• Construction Industry White Card (or the ability to obtain one prior to commencement).

 Skills and Experience

• experience operating and tipping heavy vehicles in both road and construction environments
• demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety practices
• experience undertaking manual labouring duties and operating associated plant and equipment
• strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• ability to contribute positively to team performance and continuous improvement
• well-developed customer service skills with the ability to resolve issues effectively.

 Desirable

• knowledge of Brisbane's road network
• understanding of TORUM legislation relating to heavy vehicles.

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.

*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

For more information: Please call Maria Masina 07 3178 4184

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: Thursday 17 September 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

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.

Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — including paid or unpaid employment, operating their own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflicts of interest or other risks (such as fatigue) in a way that puts the public interest first. Maintaining employment outside Council does not preclude you from being considered for roles within Council. 

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