Heavy Vehicle Operator

6 days ago

Lismore, Australia Lismore City Council Full time

**About Us**

Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special.

We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.

**About this Position**:
As a Heavy Vehicle Operator, you will be responsible for operating heavy rigid and combination vehicles in road construction, maintenance, and quarry operations. You'll work as a part of a multi-skilled team, contributing to safe and efficient transport of materials and equipment, and occasionally supporting with manual labour tasks.

This role is critical in ensuring our roads and infrastructure remain safe, functional, and connected.

**What We can offer you**:

- Attractive salary
- Training and development opportunities
- Flexible work options working within operational requirements
- Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programs

**What we trust you to deliver**:

- Operate HR and HC vehicles including tippers, water trucks, and truck & dog combinations
- Conduct daily vehicle inspections and ensure roadworthiness
- Support road maintenance and construction activities
- Mentor less experienced staff and contribute to team development
- Respond to emergencies and participate in on-call rosters
- Use Council technology to manage tasks and communication
- Maintain accurate records including timesheets, inspections, and incident reports

**What you will need to be successful**:

- Current Class HR Licence
- General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
- Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus certificate

**Full position description**:
**Full Time**:76 hours a fortnight with an RDO

**Salary**: Salary range from $34.25 to $39.38 per hour + superannuation

**Closing date**:**Monday 22 September 2025 at 9:00am

**Contact**: If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Clinton Broomhall, Resource Allocator, on 02 66201673

**Conditions of Employment**:**Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements.

**Pre-employment Screening**: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include, health assessments, validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.

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