MR Truck Driver

Lithgow City Council are seeking an enthusiastic MR Truck Driver with a "can do" attitude to join their Rural/Urban Works team. 

This position is primarily responsible for the loading, transporting and dumping of loose materials and solid objects and the safe operation of and maintenance of vehicle and other duties as required. The MR Truck Driver will be responsible for covering all loose loads and the restraining of solid loads. You will be responsible for the loads you carry and must ensure that the loads are not above the weight limit of the vehicle at any time. 

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to): 

• Operate and maintain Council heavy vehicle(s), including daily pre-start inspections, cleanliness and reporting of defects to the Workshop
• Safely transport loose and solid materials within and outside, ensuring loads are covered, secured and within legal weight limits 
• Prepare vehicles and supervise or undertake loading and unloading activities in accordance with approved safe work practices
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Work Health and Safety, including compliance with SWMS, SOPs, policies and procedures
• Identify and promptly report hazards, incidents, near misses and injuries to the relevant supervisor

For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please CLICK HERE for the complete Position Description. 

About You

The successful applicant will meet the following criteria:

• MR Drivers Licence
• Demonstrated experience in truck driving
• Traffic Control (Stop/Slow) Ticket
• WHS Induction for Construction works Certificate (Whitecard)
• Willingness to undertake additional training
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of honesty and integrity
• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of WHS and Risk Management procedures 

• First Aid Certificate
• HR Drivers Licence
• Experience in Water Tanker Operations
• Other Plant Qualifications

Salary and Benefits 

• Between $1,102.31 and $1,219.73 per week, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience. 
• Permanent, Full-time, 38 hours per week
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every 2nd week

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Thursday 22 January 2026 at 4pm AEST. 

Please note: To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.

Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.

You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Lithgow City Council

The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west. 

The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.

Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations. 

The guiding principles of integrity, resilience, respect and accountability define how Lithgow City Council strengthen its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. For further details on Council's values, please visit https://council.lithgow.com