ABOUT THE ROLE
Please read all information carefully before applying.
The Tractor Slasher Operator / Job Truck Driver is responsible for operating plant and fleet and general labouring duties across Flinders Shire to achieve Councils Operational and Strategic Objectives. Predominantly based within the road maintenance team, this role may also be required to fulfill labouring duties and to work across other teams within Engineering Services as required.
Employment Status: Fulltime
Award: Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award – State 2017, Level 5.
Salary Range: $1,356/ week. Depending on the successful applicant’s skills, qualifications, and experience.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Demonstrated experience in the operation of plant and machinery and proven ability to deliver timely and effective operational works.
- Competent in operating plant/fleet with a record of safe operations and currency of licences/tickets as relevant to the role.
- Hold a current national general construction induction (white) card.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service to both internal and external clients.
- Ability to work within a team, share knowledge and experience and meet deadlines.
- Sound knowledge of completing accurate paperwork such as timesheets and pre starts, or ability and reasonable written/verbal skills to follow directions.
- Where and when required, be willing and able stay in camp accommodation away from town.
- Commitment to uphold Council’s Code of Conduct, Workplace Health and Safety and Anti-Discrimination policies
Essential Licences
- Current Tractor Operations Ticket.
- Current MR Class driver's licence.
- Current national general construction induction (white) card.
Desirable
- Traffic Controllers Ticket.
More Information & Questions
For further information, please view the Position Description.
For enquiries regarding this vacancy, please call 07 4741 2900 or email.
Closing Date
5:00pm, 20 April 2026