Truck & Trailer Driver

The details:

• Permanent Full Time | 9 day fortnight
• $69,344 pa (includes industry allowance and uniform allowance) + 12% super (level 5)
• Great news - EBA6 is currently in the final stages, with a proposed remuneration increase of 5% on the above rate
• 76 hour fortnight
• Location: Burpengary - please note, this position will be moving to a Narangba location in the coming months.

Support our Roads and Drains regional services team by operating Council vehicles to transport materials and plant equipment across the City of Moreton Bay. This position plays a key role in ensuring the timely and safe delivery of essential resources to our Roads and Drains work crews.

• operate tipper trucks with trailer attachments and other equipment in line with your licence and training
• conduct daily vehicle inspections and maintain the vehicle's condition
• transport and assist with loading/unloading materials and equipment at designated sites
• occcasionally assist with general labouring duties when not operating a vehicle

You'll work closely with operational crews, perform pre start checks and follow safety procedures to support efficient and safe service delivery. A commitment to high safety standards and collaboration is essential.

Additional responsibilities include:

• keeping vehicles clean and in good working order
• promptly reporting defects or maintenance needs
• adhering to all relevant Council processes and procedures

Click here for Position Description

About you

We're seeking someone with:

• demonstrated truck driving experience, including operating tipper trucks and transporting plant/equipment
• a safe driving history and a willingness to learn new technology and software
• confidence with manual tasks and a collaborative approach to teamwor
• a genuine commitment to maintaining a safe work environment

Mandatory requirements:

• current HC (Heavy Combination) truck licence
• a Construction Induction card - or willingness to obtain prior to commencement

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It's the same with your career.

We're the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia's newest city, we're building something that's never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we're focused on the vital work we do today. But we're also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here's what you'll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we're building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that's never been done before.
• Shape it. You'll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it's yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don't live here, you'll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You'll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Depots have free local parking on site making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a medical and hearing assessment with an independent professional nominated by Council, and a National Criminal History Check (all at no cost to you).

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at

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Your Future City.See it. Shape it. Live It.City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.