Civil Field Worker (Truck)

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.

About the Role

Each day Council is responsible for delivering high level civil maintenance and construction activities to support the needs of our growing community. This role will provide a rewarding opportunity for someone who possesses experience within the industry and can hit the ground running, assisting with general construction and maintenance labouring tasks associated with, and including truck and plant operations if required.

The role will require you to operate one of Council new 10 yard tippers which support Councils gravel road maintenance teams and carry out a hands-on role in delivering and maintaining efficient and effective day-to-day operation of civil maintenance and construction tasks. 

Key duties will include:

• Assist in general construction and maintenance labouring tasks associated with concreting.
• Meet obligations under the Workplace Health and Safety Act (as detailed below) and the Environmental Protection Act, and in particular:
• Eliminate or report hazardous conditions and work practices that come to one’s attention and report promptly any incident that involves work related injury or illness, a near miss or damage to property or the environment
• Operate and maintain Council’s machinery & equipment as per the manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Properly use, maintain and seek replacement when necessary, of all personal protective equipment provided.
• Assist the Field Leader in supervision of tasks and the provision of on-the-job coaching as required.

About you

• You’ll be reliable and a team player, who is capable carrying out tasks within set timeframes.
• Your problem-solving skills and communication skills will be exceptional, with the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Experience in various aspects of the civil construction industry, such as manual concrete placement and concrete maintenance, will be highly beneficial.
   

As a requirement of this role, you will have:

• Current ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence
• 30215 Qld – General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) – White Card
• Current Heavy Rigid (HR) driver’s licence.
• Relevant experience within the industry
• Additional plant and machinery licences will be highly regarded

Pre-Employment Medical Required

Essential to your success is physical agility and the level of fitness, strength and dexterity to carry out labouring and frequent heavy lifting & bending. As such, appointment to this position is subject to completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits which include but are not limited to:

• 9-day fortnight - to support your enjoyment of the lifestyle benefits Sunshine Coast has to offer.
• Pay you 17.5% loading when taking annual leave (4 weeks entitlement per year)
• Generous Superannuation benefits - council will also contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits which include but are not limited to:

• 9-day fortnight - to support your enjoyment of the lifestyle benefits Sunshine Coast has to offer.
• Pay you 17.5% loading when taking annual leave (4 weeks entitlement per year)
• Generous Superannuation benefits - council will also contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2024-2028.

For specific enquiries contact John Pallett during business hours on 0427 179 488.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.