Job description

- Australian Owned and Operated | Ongoing Progression, Training and Development
- Join a Stable and Essential Industry | Job Security | Permanent Roles | Mackay
- No Weekend Work | $40-$45 p/h + LAFHA + Overtime Opportunities & Bonus

JJ's iconic green and gold fleet of trucks are out on the road every day, keeping our communities moving.

Despite this, we are much more than meets the eye, with 23 divisions - spanning research and development, development of bespoke technology and equipment, maintenance of heavy vehicles, in house advisory, through to oil refining, and converting waste into clean energy, over 140 sites internationally, nearly 3,500 employees, and a fleet of over 2,500 vehicles.

With our people at the heart of the JJ's, the Company is proud to offer a broad range of career pathways, from Drivers, Mechanics, Engineers, IT, Administration, Safety, Finance, and beyond.

Work with us!

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a JJ's HR Truck Driver / Mine Waste Tech, you will operate various waste collection vehicles within the Mackay region; for this role, you will be based onsite 4-nights per week.

On a day-to-day basis, this role will require you to undertake in office waste operations - which involves collection, segregation, transportation and disposal of all waste.

We are an essential services industry, offering stability to employees and reliability to our customers.

ABOUT YOU

- Hold a current HR licence
- Experience with Rear Lift, Crane, Hook Lift, Side Lift, or Front Lift trucks is preferred (however, full training will be provided)
- Reliable and punctual - you show up on time, ready to get the job done
- An early riser - with shifts commencing around 5am
- Able to follow a driver run sheet but flexible and resourceful enough to adapt on the go
- Physically capable and enough strength to engage in regular manual handling, including loading and unloading bins




- Professional and approachable - the friendly face of JJs to our customers and a team player
- Safety-conscious and committed to following all policies and procedures
- Willing to complete a pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol test
- Current Standard 11 / Coal Board Medical
- Able to provide a 5-year traffic history at the interview

BENEFITS

We appreciate there is more to life than work, we provide a variety of work options to ensure the job gets done; with competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location including:

- The security of an essential services industry
- Full-time, permanent role with attractive pay
- $40-$45 per hour + OVERTIME & BONUSES
- This is a DIDO role; you will be onsite for 4 nights a week
- Uniform and PPE provided
- Onsite parking at our local depot
- Career development and growth opportunities
- Comprehensive training and support
- Discounted health fund membership & Fitness Passport
- Salary sacrificing and novated leasing
- Exclusive banking partnerships offering financial, budgeting, and mortgage advice
- Cashback at over 100 retailers, including groceries and fuel
- Savings on car servicing, parts, accessories, and new vehicle purchases

NEXT STEPS

Depending on the role, the recruitment process may vary slightly; this may include a phone interview, face-to-face interview, skills-based assessment, pre-employment medical and of course, an opportunity to meet the team.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Established in 1932, JJ's Waste & Recycling (formerly J.J. Richards & Sons Pty Ltd) is Australia's largest, family-owned and operated waste management company.

From humble beginnings as a small family business, our team has grown across Australia, NZ & the US, and we're passionate about effective waste management.

With a dynamic attitude that values our people, their safety and the environment. We strive for an innovative, collaborative, and high-performance culture that celebrates the contribution of every employee.

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📌 Truck Driver / Waste Tech - Mackay
🏢 JJ's Waste & Recycling
📍 Mackay