Field Operator (Truck & Dog)

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.

Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.

We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community.

So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.

Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here.

What you need to know...

• permanent full time - 76 hours per fortnight
• the package: $58,097 - $69,281 plus superannuation, per annum
• location - South Grafton
• 9 day fortnight
• access to fitness passport

About the role

We have a vacancy in our Civil Services section for people interested in operating a Truck and Dog. Council has multiple teams that deliver a large amount of road construction and maintenance work every year. The Field Operator (Truck and Dog) position offers you the chance to operate this plant throughout the Clarence Valley on its expansive road network in an organisation that values you and is willing to invest in your skills and experience.

The role requires that your equipment is kept in good condition and operational at all times and will require you to help out with other duties such as labouring and traffic control from time to time. We are looking for people with experience in the operation of Truck and Dogs and other plant in road construction who are also willing to learn new skills and have an enthusiastic attitude.

Download the position description here.

Contact

Josh Tracey, Foreman General Plant on (02) 0497 434 160

Closing date

Tuesday 23 July 2024 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).

Other important information 

This position is located at Council's Rushforth Road Works Depot, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.

A probation period applies to this position.

How to apply:

• All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au.
• Attachments such as certificates and licences must be combined into one document before you attach them to your application.
• For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website.