Road Train Driver VRN 18/25

Award Classification: Level 7

Employment Conditions:
Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award – State
2017

Department / Branch: Engineering / Road Construction

Principal Location: Council Depot, Hughenden

Reports to: Road Construction Supervisor (or as directed)

Direct Reports: Nil

Flinders Shire

Our Vision: Flinders Shire – a place of discovery, opportunity and lifestyle

Our Mission: To promote quality of life through leadership, attitude and respect

Our Values: • A Caring Philosophy

Pursuit of Excellence
Teamwork
Local Ownership
Communication
Leadership
Recognition
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Position Objective

The Road Train Driver is responsible for operating plant and fleet across Flinders Shire to achieve Councils
Operational and Strategic Objectives. Predominantly based within the road construction team, this role
will also be required to work across other teams within Engineering Services.

As a representative of Council, demonstrated professionalism and a commitment to a high level of service
and continuous improvement in the best interest of Council and the Community are essential.

Office of the Chief Executive Officer
• Investment, Attraction & Economic Development

Executive Support
Human Resources
Corporate & Financial
Services

Financial Control
Information &
Communication Technology
Business & Customer Services
Governance & Regulatory
Compliance
Workplace Health & Safety
Engineering


Open Spaces & Community
Assets
Asset Management
Project Management
Roads & Infrastructure
Community Services &
Wellbeing

Community Development &
Engagement
Tourism
Community Care
Regional Marketing &
Promotion
Media / Communications


Key Responsibilities

Operational

Competent and safe operation of heavy fleet including triple road trains, tippers and floats plus
other plant/fleet as licenced and verified to operate and undertaking activities up to and including
engaged level as per the Queensland Local Government Award, as amended or replaced
Hands on labouring within road construction and maintenance such as installing road signs,
guideposts, weed management, digging trenches, removing debris, preparing and applying asphalt,
loading and unloading trucks, traffic control (as authorised) and prepare work sites in accordance
with traffic and other management plans
Hands on labouring as required and directed within other areas of Council
Undertake work activities as directed to achieve Council Operational and Strategic Plans
Maintenance of assigned plant/fleet and work cohesively with workshop in maintaining plant/fleet
Ensuring all daily checks of plant/fleet are completed and advising of repairs/maintenance
requirements
Ensuring plant/fleet are well presented, tidy and secured
Provide high level of customer service on behalf of Council ensuring a positive reflection with
members of the public is maintained
Develop and maintain positive communications between Council departments and teams including
participation in team/Council meetings
Sharing of knowledge and skills between team members
Completion of paperwork and submitted on time including accurate timesheets with job costing
codes and health and safety related items
Maintain currency of licences/tickets for duration of employment as required to undertake allocated
work tasks/activities