Labourer/delivery Driver

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As a Labourer / Driver you will provide physical labour tasks and support operations on a work site. In addition, you will maintain a safe job site by removing any hazards. In this role you will be responsible for the transportation of construction equipment and materials to and from all job sites. Excellent mechanical skills to inspect the vehicle are required before and after operations to prevent delays and possible engine failures. This position is responsible for helping our leads and craftsmen by doing anything and everything possible to help them keep up production, including maintaining/up-keeping equipment, moving equipment, making dump runs, picking up/delivering materials & supplies needed, etc. This job takes someone that is organised and efficient with their time to get as many needs met in one day, as possible. Must be able to operate skid steers and mini excavators for loading equipment.

**ABOUT LYNX LANDSCAPING AND DESIGN**

We are Lynx Landscaping & Design, we specialise in landscape construction and transforming outdoor spaces and we are growing by the day. Our mission is to exceed our clients’ expectations and to raise the bar for the industry while ensuring quality craftsmanship and professionalism. We are Disciplined and Results Oriented in our pursuit to see every team member reach their personal, professional, and financial goals through the work we do together. Our core values are the backbone of our business and guide our hiring process: we are Inspirational, Aligned, Transparent, and Accountable.

**PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES**
- Maintain communication between all job sites to ensure everything is running smoothly and adjust schedules based on changes.
- Performs daily inspection of truck
- Operates vehicle using safe and courteous driving techniques and obeying all traffic regulations
- Transport heavy equipment to and from the job site when needed
- Transports material to and from job sites
- Makes runs to a variety of different locations to collect supplies
- Maintains vehicle logs, as required
- Monitors vehicle performance and reports malfunctions
- On Time/Reliable Job Attendance
- Execute assigned daily driving tasks safely, timely & professionally
- Cleans, lubricates, readies, or puts away equipment/tools as assigned, maintains work sites free from debris and dirt
- Closely follows directions to operate machinery, hold or supply materials and tools, and load or unload items on machinery and at work sites as identified by supervisor
- Operates a wide variety of hand equipment / some power tools
- Performs any unskilled job at the work site
- Assists skilled workers as assigned
- Under the guidance of a foreman, works as a helper to learn basics of the trade
- Adheres to company safety codes and guidelines
- Reports any issues to supervisor or higher-level employee
- Performs other related duties as assigned

**KEY COMPETENCIES**

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to be successful in this role, but are not necessarily all inclusive.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions
- Ability to work in a variety of roles
- Ability to handle materials and equipment in a responsible manner
- Works well as part of a team
- Plan day according to expected delivery times.
- Responsible for performing daily maintenance & pre-trip checks.
- Responsible for cleaning the truck.
- Responsible for making sure that the truck is secured at the end of the shift.
- Manoeuvres and controls the vehicle in a safe fashion, which includes handling the vehicle on-site and in over-the-road situations, proper signalling, searching for hazards, controlling speed, lane positioning, matching speeds to road conditions (wet & dry). Safely loads and unloads all equipment/materials over all terrains, and properly secures all loads.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**:

- Minimum (1) years of Landscaping or Construction/Labouring experience (preferred)
- Valid Medium Rigid Driver’s License & Clean Driving Record (required)
- Experience working with teammembers across multiple functional roles (preferred)
- Fluency in English required
- Job training for this position is provided by the company

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**
- Ability to spend prolonged periods of time standing and walking
- Must be able to lift and move up to 20kg regularly
- Manual dexterity as needed to operate a variety of machinery and equipment
- Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises and smells associated with work sites

**BENEFITS**
- Superannuation
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- Work cover
- 7 paid rain days per year
- Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm - Gold Coast Based Work
- No Weekends

**COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY**

**Salary**: $37.00 - $40.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company car

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

**Experience**:

- Construction: 1 year