Working Driver Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 435,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community, and more than 180 different birthplaces and languages. With $22.6 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 30,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses. Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment. Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ community, veterans and people with disabilities. About the opportunity We are looking for a highly motivated Working Driver to join our Civil Asset Maintenance section on a permanent, full-time basis. The team undertakes roads and drainage works to meet requirements in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner. You will require MR licence and a white card to be considered for this role. Successful candidates will be undertaking programmed and reactive works, without causing undue delay and inconvenience to the general public. This role involves driving trucks to and from work sites, maintaining drainage structures, repairing failed road pavements/footpaths, operating minor plants and using hand power and air tools. Qualifications and experience Essential: Extensive experience in driving trucks in all facets of civil construction/maintenance including cleaning and repair of drainage structures, construction and restoration of road pavements/footpaths and K&G Experience in operating minor plant Sound knowledge of the functions of road and drainage maintenance activities Class MR Licence Appropriate WorkCover Certificates and Licences. Desirable: Motivated team player and able to demonstrate leadership in decision-making Knowledge of applicable legislation/regulations Availability to work overtime as required. Remuneration and benefits The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement. Entry level for this position starts at $1,156.81 per week 38-hour working week Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11.5% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs. Our commitment to safety Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing. We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. Position description Click here to view or download the position description. Closing date: Friday 31 January 2025, 11.59 pm Contact officer: Ashleigh Beckwith on 0429 098 826 Internal ref: BCC267