Yardperson & Relief Driver

POSITION VACANT YARDPERSON/RELIEF DRIVER

Grenfell is located in a picturesque valley at the foot of the Weddin Mountains. Home of fine heritage architecture as well as affordable housing, the town offers great lifestyle options.

The great outdoors teams with pioneering history, culture and social activity makes the Shire a great place to live and work.

The Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified and/or experienced staff to meet Council's operational plan requirements for the position of full-time Yardperson/Relief Driver.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the Works Depot Yard, gardens/surrounds and facilities in a clean and tidy condition. Sundry "top up" cleaning.
• Carry out minor construction activity as may be required, site preparation and labouring
• Drive and operate Heavy Rigid Vehicles including, but not limited to, Bin Lifter trucks and Water Carts when required.
• Ensure wash bay is clean and maintained in a state of operational readiness.
• Maintain the Sign storage area facilitating ease of access.
• Clean and maintain Plant and Vehicles as may be required.
• Assist stores and workshop administration with day-to-day requirements, including unload, pickup and delivery.

 Essential requirements

• Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver's Licence.
• Demonstrated experience in a labouring role preferably in a civil construction environment.
• White Card (General Construction Induction)
• Forklift operations licence
• Certificate III in Civil Construction.
• First Aid Certification/Defibrillator use

Intending applicants should be able to meet the requirements set out in the position description available on Council’s website http://www.weddin.nsw.gov.au/council/employment, or by contacting Human Resources on (02) 6343 1212.

Condition of employment

• Salary Range of $1125.00 to $1237.50 per week, based on experience.
• Satisfactory health assessment, drug and alcohol screening, police and working with children check is a pre-requisite to an offer of employment.
• Appointment to the position will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award and Council’s salary structure.

Inquiries

Further information and/or a Position Description is available on Council’s website at www.weddin.nsw.gov.au or by contacting Human Resources on (02) 6343 1212.

Applications

Applications, addressed to the General Manager, should be submitted by 5:00pm on Monday 24 November 2025. 

Note: Applications for the position should address all Essential Criteria listed in the position description.