General Hand/Truck Operator (Bundarra)

The Opportunity

Council is recruiting for a full-time General Hand/Truck Operator (Water Truck) to join our Works Section in Bundarra. Duties include, but not limited to: Manual handling, general labouring, truck operations and traffic control. This position is based at our Bundarra depot but may be required to attend to other work locations. 

To view a detailed list of responsibilities, please review the Position Description - General Hand/Truck Operator

Our ideal applicant will have a proven commitment to work as part of a team, with an eagerness to learn, will be reliable, punctual and able to follow directions. You will be physically fit to undertake the inherent requirements of the job

What We Offer You 

This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career with a thriving Council!

With a diverse range of services offered by Council, you won’t be bored day to day - you’ll enjoy variety and an interesting scope of work.

You’ll be welcomed into a supportive and social environment where every team member is committed to pitching in and helping each other in order for everyone to succeed.

A commencing salary of $1,044.00 gross per week is offered depending on skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience. 

You will also have access to a range of benefits and great conditions including:

• 9-day fortnight
• Long service leave after 5 years' continuous service (with the ability to transfer sick and long service leave entitlements from and to other NSW Councils!)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Service Recognition Program
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supplied.

In addition to the above, Council offers ongoing opportunities for career progression and internal advancement, including annual performance reviews providing for salary progression. Council also offers comprehensive induction, onboarding and training, with additional opportunities to attend relevant training to your position.

About Uralla Shire Council

Uralla Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Council recognises the unique skills and attributes demonstrated by service personnel in their service to our country and applications from ex-service personnel are welcome. All applicants who are veterans will be provided with specific feedback on their application if they are unsuccessful. The Local Government Rank to Grade Guide was developed to help both hiring managers and veterans understand how ADF skills and experience align with public sector jobs. You can use this guide as a tool to help you identify where your skills and qualifications align you to. For further information, and to access this guide, please click Here.

For further information about our Council, please review the Prospective Candidate Information Brochure

How to Apply:

1. Please read up on our recruitment process by clicking Here
2. Please complete your application below.
3. On the following page you will have the opportunity to attach your resume and any supporting documentation.
4. Please note that once you start to complete your online application you can save it and return to it later, however we recommend that you create your answers in a separate document (e.g. word) then copy your answers into this page when you're ready.
5. Once you have submitted your application, you should receive email acknowledgement that it has been received. If you do not receive this acknowledgement please check your junk or spam boxes and contact hr@uralla.nsw.gov.au.
6. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email.

 Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered - Noting that you also must hold relevant qualifications for the position.