Hornsby Shire Council

Truck Driver / Park Worker

Permanent full time role

Enjoy working on a variety of outdoor tasks in the beautiful surrounds of Hornsby Shire Council. Have the opportunity to work in a team to maintain and service parks, sporting facilities and other infrastructure

Salary

$57,511 to $64,137 per annum (based on 76 hours per fortnight) plus superannuation and an RDO per fortnight.  Appointed salary in this range will be based on skills, qualifications and experience

About us

At Hornsby Shire Council, we offer more than just a job. We are a community where everyone plays a vital role in creating a positive culture while delivering meaningful work with a real impact. We are inclusive and flexible and champion your professional growth. Join us in building our Shire for the future and be part of a team that values your individuality and empowers you to contribute to something greater.  Find out more about working at Hornsby Shire Council

About the role

You will be required to drive and work in one of our Park Maintenance Crews, maintaining reserves, oval surrounds, park facilities & amenities. Also assisting other teams within the Parks Service Unit and other sections of council.

You may be required to help other crews with their day to day work, including but not limited to mowing nature strips, oval surrounds, cleaning amenities and servicing parks and other infrastructure within the shire. You will be required to drive and maintain Council trucks, operate ride-on mowers and other small plant and equipment.

Position Requirements

• Current MR (or above) manual licence
• General Construction Induction Certificate

About you

You will need to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines as set by the Parks Service Unit Supervisors. Good physical fitness is important as the person is required to carry out manual labouring tasks.

A high standard of service is necessary as the person is required to take appropriate action in response to a variety of demands. Good listening and communication skills are essential to ensure directions and instructions are carried out safely, promptly and accurately.

Benefits of working with us

We offer more than just a job, we understand the importance of a work-life balance and are proud to offer a range of benefits:

• Flexible working opportunities, such as
  • 9-day fortnight for full time permanent and temporary fixed term employees
  • hybrid work arrangements, part time and job share work opportunities
• Generous leave provisions, including:
  • Long Service Leave after 5 years (transferable between Councils)
  • Parental Leave (up to 22 weeks)
  • Health & Wellbeing Leave
• Employee Health and Wellbeing Program, as well as Fitness Passport and annual flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee recognition scheme
• Motor vehicle novated leasing and salary sacrifice opportunities
• Social Club
• Long Service Awards

For more information and to apply

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