Truck Driver - Asset Restorations, Driveways & Civil Maintenance

• Permanent, full-time position
• Interesting & varied civil work
• Professional team environment 

About Us

City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.

Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We are a recognised Employer of Choice (Australian Business Awards 2022) and offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Truck Driver to join our Asset Restoration and Driveways team. As a Truck Driver you will perform a variety of driver services including but not limited to transporting team members from Council's Operations Centre to work sites, transport material and equipment, assist with loading and unloading material and equipment, provide civil and landscape construction labouring support.

About You

You have a minimum MR driver's licence with proven commercial truck driving and labouring experience. You have demonstrated experience towing trailers and are a capable and reliable team member with an ability to work unsupervised or under limited supervision. 

In addition, you will also have:

• MR Driver's Licence (minimum)
• General Induction Certificate (white card)
• Proven competent experience in truck driving
• Ability to work unsupervised and perform a variety of driver services
• Demonstrated reliability and punctuality
• Demonstrated ability to maintain work safety and adhere to WHS requirements
• Experience and skills in civil or landscape construction
• Experience in towing of trailers

Please note: In line with Council’s COVIDSafe Workplace Policy & Procedure all staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Your commencing annual salary will range from $52,654.14 to $60,552.26 + Superannuation, dependent on your experience and qualifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
• Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available for eligible positions
• Enjoy a rostered day off approx. every 3 weeks
• Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly 
• 18 weeks paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday 
• Annual performance reviews and Award increases
• Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
• Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks, etc.)

How to apply

Please ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview. 

Please note you do not need a “password” to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process.  Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria. 

Closing Date: Sunday 21 April 2024 at 11:30pm

If you would like to know more, please see the position description or contact John Moujalli on 02 9952 8130 between 7.30 am and 3.00 pm Monday to Friday. for a confidential discussion.

City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety