- Friendly workplace / Training provided
- Muswellbrook , NSW

At Cleanaway, we’re committed to making a sustainable future possible. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we’re proud to foster a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and included.

We are currently seeking motivated and safety-focused individuals to join our team as Industrial Vacuum Operators.

About The Role

As an Industrial Vacuum Operator, you’ll play a vital role in delivering essential environmental and industrial services across site locations. This is a hands‑on role where safety, teamwork, and reliability are key.

You’ll be working across operational sites supporting vacuuming, cleaning, and environmental services using specialised equipment in a supportive team environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Operating vacuum trucks and travelling to job sites (short travel distances)
- Completing safety documentation before work, including:
- Take 5
- SLAMS
- JSEA
- Isolation permits and lock out/tag out procedures

- Setting up and managing vacuum hoses across multi-level structures
- Working in confined spaces and at heights safely and effectively
- Performing industrial cleaning tasks, including vacuuming coal ash and dust cells
- Supporting additional services such as:

- Hydro excavation (non-destructive digging)
- Environmental spill response and clean‑up

- Maintaining equipment, cleaning trucks, and ensuring high housekeeping standards

What You’ll Bring

- A strong commitment to safety and teamwork




- Ability to work in physically demanding environments
- Reliability and a positive, can‑do attitude
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime or weekends when required

Required Qualifications

- Confined Space Entry certification
- Working at Heights certification
- HR Truck Licence

Don’t meet all the above?

Training can be provided for the right candidate , so we still encourage you to apply if you’re motivated and eager to learn.

What We Offer

- Stable, hours (Monday–Friday with overtime opportunities)
- Ongoing training and development
- A strong safety‑first culture
- Opportunities for career progression within Cleanaway
- A supportive and inclusive team environment

Our Process

Our recruitment process involves a number of checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, medicals, drug & alcohol testing, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right‑to‑work status.

We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans), and cultural backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by emailing ***email_hidden*** .

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.

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Work Type

Casual

Muswellbrook NSW Australia

Categories

Drivers & Operators

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🏢 Cleanaway
📍 Muswellbrook Shire Council