Bin Maintenance/Truck Driver

2 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Cairns Regional Council Full time $57,300 - $59,992 per year
Bin Maintenance / Truck Driver

Requisition Number: 787

Salary Range: Base rate $57,300.44 per annum + applicable allowances ($59,392.02 per annum)

Position Type: Full-Time Permanent

Location: 158A Martyn Street, Cairns

Application Close Date: Sunday, 14 September 2025 at 11:30pm AEST

Interested in playing a key role in keeping your community in top-notch condition?

We're looking for a motivated and reliable Bin Maintenance/Truck Driver to join our Maintenance Team

What You Will Do:

You will be responsible for the community's upkeep by delivering efficient and effective bin maintenance services, while providing courteous and professional customer service when responding and resolving public enquiries. You'll carry out key tasks such as operating trucks and other Council equipment, servicing and emptying street litter and recycling bins, footpath sweeping and trimming, assist with amenities cleaning and other public space maintenance, and safe and respectful collection and disposal of deceased animals from Council-managed areas as required.

What We Are Looking For:

  • Current MR Driver's Licence
  • Ability to perform a range of cleansing and maintenance labouring tasks
  • Ability to work effectively with limited supervision
  • Ability to complete routine servicing and safety checks of vehicles and promptly report any faults or defects
  • Basic literacy, numeracy, and communication skills equivalent to Year 10 level
  • Ability to develop sound professional and responsive working relationships with team members and the public with an emphasis on providing quality customer service
  • An understanding of and commitment to Workplace Health and Safety, environmental responsibility, quality assurance, equal employment opportunities and open communications.

If you take pride in your day-to-day tasks while keeping things running smoothly, we want to hear from you

Some benefits we offer:

  • Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
  • Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
  • Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
  • Up to 3 weeks personal leave
  • Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions
  • Salary sacrifice opportunities
  • Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
  • Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
  • We are committed to:
  • Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
  • Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
  • Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council's Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone:

Email:

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council

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