Bepassionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.

- Salary Range $62K - 69K per annum
- Fitness Passport Option
- On-Site
Parking

Hawkesbury City
Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800
square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to
deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace
for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and
genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally
diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with
disabilities.

The Role

Reporting
to the Waste Collection Foreman and based in Wilberforce
NSW. The primary purpose of this role is to
provide kerbside waste collection services to Council’s residential and commercial clients. It also involves transporting the collected waste to the
Council’s Waste Management Facility or other designated disposal sites as directed.

About You

You are a reliable and safety-conscious operator who takes pride
in delivering essential services to the community. You’ll thrive in a hands-on
role that keeps our city clean and running smoothly. A strong work ethic and
commitment to completing scheduled waste collection routes for both residential
and commercial customers. Confidence in operating heavy vehicles and
transporting waste to designated Council facilities. A solid understanding of,
and compliance with, National Heavy Vehicle Laws. A proactive approach to daily




truck maintenance and the ability to perform minor on-road repairs when needed.
Attention to detail in maintaining accurate logbooks and other required
records. A responsible attitude toward vehicle care, including timely reporting
of any damage or defects to the Plant Supervisor. You will demonstrate a
mechanical aptitude and be physically fit to undertake the requirements of the
position.

- Previous truck driving experience
- Understanding of National Heavy Vehicle Laws and compliance
- Proactive approach to daily truck maintenance
- Perform minor on-road repairs when needed
- Attention to detail in maintaining accurate logbooks and other required records
- Previous experience in waste collection industry
- Ability to communicate with customers in a politemanner
- The right to live and work in Australia
- Class HR Drivers Licence
- WHS General Construction Work in NSW
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Successful applicants will be required to undergo
background (police) checks and medical declaration

The Rewards

- There are many
benefits to working at Hawkesbury Council, including:
- Excellent
working environment
- Health
and Wellbeing Program
- Long
Service Leave after 5 years
- Training
and Development Opportunities
- Employee
Reward and Recognition program
- Fitness
Passport Option
- Social
Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
- Employee
Assistance Program for employees and their family

Applications close Sunday, 16th August 2026

Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing of your application.

Applicants who do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.

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📌 Waste Collection Driver (New South Wales)
🏢 Careers at Council
📍 New South Wales