Please read all information carefully before applying.
The Relief Refuse Truck Driver is responsible for undertaking kerbside refuse collection services throughout the City of Charters Towers and surrounding regional townships and areas, as required.
Employment Status: Casual
Award: Level 5, plus 25% casual loading, of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award – State 2017
Salary Range: $41.88 gross per hour, plus applicable allowances
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience in operating heavy machinery, preferably including operation of purpose-built refuse vehicles.
- Basic mechanical knowledge.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to determine work priorities.
- The ability to work under limited supervision, either individually or as part of a small team.
- Good verbal communication skills including the ability to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels.
- General Safety Induction Certificate (Construction Industry) “Blue/White Card”.
- Possession and maintenance of a Queensland ‘HR’ Class Driver Licence.
BENEFITS
We have a range of benefits that include:
- Uniforms and PPE provided
- 12% Superannuation
- Employee Assistance Program
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/POSITION ENVIRONMENT
This position involves operating heavy vehicles and undertaking refuse collection activities in an outdoor environment. The role requires the ability to perform manual handling tasks, repeatedly enter and exit vehicles, work in varying weather conditions, and tolerate exposure to noise, vibration, dust, odours and waste materials.
The ability to commence work at 4.00am and work public holidays.
Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Councils P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.
MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS
Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.
As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following pre-employment assessments/check:
- Pre-employment medical including a drug & alcohol test
- National Police/Criminal History Check
- Right to Work in Australia Check
- Qualification/Licence Verification
- Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
- Practical Assessment
For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5300 or email.
To submit an application for this position please upload your cover letter detailing how you meet the position requirements by clicking on the '' below.
11:59pm Tuesday, 7 July 2026.
Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.
