Division/Section:
Infrastructure and Operations
Position
Type: Casual
Salary
Range: Base hourly Rate: $*****
Location:
Townsville
Application
Close: 11:45pm, Wednesday 26th August ***** As
multiple roles are available, Council may conduct interviews
throughout the recruitment process and prior to the closing
date.
About the
RoleThis position will
assist the team in the safe operation of waste collection vehicles
and the delivery of an effective waste collection service to
customers across the Townsville region.
Key
responsibilities include collecting waste, managing spillages,
undertaking minor waste bin repairs where required, and returning
to allocated collection areas to service missed bins. The
successful applicant will ensure all bins within the allocated
collection area are serviced, identify and label non-compliant
bins, and maintain a high standard of customer service.
The
role also involves cleaning and performing routine maintenance on
allocated plant and equipment, while promptly reporting faults,
breakdowns and accident damage to ensure safe and efficient
operations.
About
YouTo be successful in
this role, you will hold a current HR Class Driver
Licence and have experience in waste collection
operations. You will be able to read, understand and complete
written reports and records as required by established reporting
systems.
You
will have experience operating a range of waste collection vehicles
and equipment, along with knowledge of plant servicing, pre-start
inspections and shutdown procedures for trucks and associated
machinery. A basic understanding of the environmental requirements
associated.
For further
information review the Position
Description.
Townsville City
Council is the largest local government authority in Northern
Australia. We're committed to supporting our people through a
solid focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive
culture,



and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our
community.
We
have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:
Uniforms and
PPE provided (if applicable)
Salary
Sacrifice opportunities
Fitness
Passport program offering discounted membership to selected
health and wellbeing facilities
Employee
Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local
businesses
Employee
Assistance Program
* The Council
contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing
employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings
subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their
ordinary time earnings.
Contact
Person: Phil (Operations
Coordinator)
Contact
Email:
******
How to
ApplyYour application
can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover
letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications
and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We
also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and
qualifications your hold.
For further
information review the Position
Description.
We are
committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse
styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued,
encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds
(including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities,
people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people
with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to
apply!
All successful
candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part
of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council
has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the
workplace.
If you need any
adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would
like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please
contact *****************
or phone ************ for a confidential
discussion.
Attachments:
- Various_Waste and Recycling Truck Driver PD.pdf

📌 Waste And Recycling Truck Driver (Townsville)
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