Permanent Full Time | 9-Day Fortnight
Oberon Council is seeking a reliable and experienced Truck Driver to join our team. As a Truck Driver, you will play an important role in delivering essential infrastructure and maintenance services across the local government area. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will operate a range of heavy vehicles and plant to support road construction and maintenance, civil works, and other operational activities. This is a diverse role that also involves operating plant and equipment and undertaking general labouring duties as required, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a hands-on and varied work environment. Float and low loader experience will be highly regarded.
Key responsibilities
- Operating heavy vehicles safely and efficiently in accordance with relevant legislation and policies.
- Driving a range of trucks including tipper trucks, dump trucks, truck and dogs, low loaders, water carts and other specialised vehicles.
- Assisting with road maintenance, construction and infrastructure projects.
- Undertaking general labouring duties as required.
- Operating other plant and equipment where appropriately trained and licensed.
- Completing required documentation including pre-starts, logbooks and risk assessments.
- Working collaboratively with crews while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality outcomes.
About the role
- Permanent full-time position
- 38 hours per week
- 6:54am – 4:00pm
- 9 day fortnight
- $1,238.83 - $1,437.04
What we are looking for
- Current HC Driver Licence with demonstrated experience operating heavy vehicles.
- Experience in civil construction, road maintenance, road construction, or a similar environment.
- Ability and willingness to undertake general labouring duties and support operational crews as required.
- Strong commitment to Work Health and Safety and safe work practices.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Current White Card (General Construction Induction).
- Sound communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude.
- Float/low loader experience preferred.
- Experience operating plant and equipment such as excavators, loaders, graders, rollers, street sweepers or jet patchers will be highly regarded
If you are an experienced truck driver who enjoys a varied role, including operating plant, assisting on works crews and undertaking labouring duties when required, we'd love to hear from you. Float and low loader experience will be highly regarded.
The contact officer for this position is David Wilson available on 0415 403 036.
Applications close 11:30pm Wednesday 9 September 2026. Your application should include a brief description of your relevant skills, experience and certifications.
ATTACHMENTS
5033 - Truck Driver.pdf
LGNSW Capability Framework - Truck Driver.pdf
