Truck Driver - Chipper

Please note amended closing date.

We are seeking a truck driver chipper to carry out duties for Council's Parks and Active Communities Unit.

The position includes the operation of all allied equipment utilised by the tree unit including the chipper, stump grinder and chainsaws and is responsible for the daily maintenance and operation of the chipper truck.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $52,657 per annum with competency-based increments up to $59,678 per annum, plus 11% super
• 76 hour, 9 day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking someone with:

• a current Class MR driver's licence
• literacy and numeracy skills to ensure efficient and accurate reading of job instructions, maintenance of records and completion of standard reports
• competence in the use of a chainsaw, stump grinder and chipper

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.  
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. 

Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes: Please note amended closing date.

Friday 5 April at 12.00 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

Click here to view the Position Description

TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process

Click here to view our Values

Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. 

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical –  some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.  Click here for more information.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.  Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

Immunisations:

This position is identified as at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable/manageable diseases and as a consequence impacted employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council’s workplace vaccination program. 

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. 

You may wish to prepare your responses in a Word document. You can then COPY and PASTE your answers from Word into the below fields:

1. Have your Resume document ready to go.
2. Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'.  For tips on how to address the selection criteria, click here
3. You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
4. Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

If you'd like to COPY and PASTE selection criteria fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

Essential:

• Current Vehicle Licence – Medium Rigid (or in the process of obtaining).
• Demonstrated competence in the use of a chainsaw.
• Competence in the use of a stump grinder and chipper.
• Literacy and numeracy skills at a level sufficient to enable reading of job instructions, operation and maintenance manuals and to complete work records.
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Demonstrated competence in plant maintenance and cleaning procedures.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated competence in record-keeping.
• Demonstrated capacity to work as a member of a team.

Desirable:

• ChemCert chemical spray accreditation.
• Level 1 Chainsaw operator ticket.
• Hold current crane and plant electrical safety accreditation (previously 5099 certificate).
• Sound knowledge of the Tweed Shire road network.

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