• Help keep the Coffs Coast moving safely
• Multiple full‑time opportunities available
• Local work, varied duties, real impact for the community

About the role

As a Truck Driver, you'll be part of a skilled Transport Services team delivering construction, maintenance and traffic facility services across the Coffs Harbour LGA.

This is a varied, hands-on role that combines driving, plant operation and civil maintenance work. You'll be the principal driver of the heavy patching plant Truck, assist with heavy patching, and jet patching maintenance, and support broader roads and drainage works as required.

You'll work outdoors in a dynamic environment, follow WHS and traffic management requirements, use mobile technology for work allocation and reporting, and contribute to safe, efficient and customer-focused service delivery.

Please refer to the Position Description for a more detailed understanding of the role.

About you

You are a reliable and safety-focused truck driver with experience in civil construction or maintenance environments. You take pride in your work, enjoy working outdoors as part of a team, and understand the importance of professionalism when operating in public spaces.

You're adaptable, can work with minimal supervision, and bring a practical, hands-on approach to maintaining Council infrastructure and assets to a high standard.

Essential qualifications and experience

• Certificate III in Civil Construction or equivalent
• Current Heavy Rigid (HR) Drivers Licence
• Relevant experience in civil construction or road maintenance activities.
• National Construction Induction Certificate (White card).

What's on offer?

• Competitive starting salary around $60k (plus 12% super) + allowances, with additional scope for outstanding candidates
• Permanent Full Time 38 hours per week
• Generous leave entitlements, including long service leave after 5 years
• Performance-based salary progression
• Flex time and flexible work arrangements, where operationally feasible
• Numerous benefits as outlined here!

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

Hear from our General Manager, Murray "Muz" Wood, on why a career at the City may be right for you!

Want to chat?

Please reach out to Leon Petrohelos, Section Leader Transport Services on leon.petrohelos@chcc.nsw.gov.au or via phone 0407 061 332 to discuss the role in more detail.

If you have any queries around or require specific assistance or adjustments with any aspect of the application/recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at recruitment@chcc.nsw.gov.au

Want to apply?

The application process and further details, including the Position Description, can be found below.

Applications are to be submitted by 9pm (AEST, NSW) on the advertised closing date.

The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status.