Join Banana Shire Council and play a vital role in delivering essential waste management services that support our communities and workplace. We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Plant Operator - Waste Facilities to undertake plant operations, landfill and transfer station activities, and customer service duties across Council's waste facilities in Biloela.

Plant Operator - Waste Facilities

About the Role

Reporting to the Supervisor - Waste, you will operate plant and equipment at landfill and transfer station sites while providing a high level of customer service to residents and commercial customers. The role involves a combination of plant operation, labouring, administration, and waste collection activities.

Key Responsibilities

- Operate plant and equipment at landfill and transfer station facilities.
- Perform labouring and site maintenance duties.
- Conduct daily vehicle and plant inspections.
- Operate the landfill weighbridge and process customer payments.
- Collect recyclables and commercial waste as required.
- Prepare daily work reports and complete routine administration tasks.
- Respond to customer enquiries and service requests.
- Participate in toolbox meetings, training, and disaster management activities.
- Promote safe work practices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

- Experience operating heavy vehicles and plant
- Demonstrated labouring experience




- Good literacy, numeracy, communication, and computer skills
- The ability to work effectively within a team and under minimal supervision
- A strong commitment to Workplace Health & Safety and Equal Employment Opportunity principles.

Essential Requirements

- Current Queensland Class 'C' Driver's Licence
- Queensland Construction White Card (or equivalent General Safety Induction Card).

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

- Front-End Loader competency
- Self-Propelled or Roller Compactor competency
- Queensland HR Driver Licence
- Experience operating waste collection vehicles and equipment
- Local Government experience
- Additional plant operator tickets.

Why Join Banana Shire Council?

At Banana Shire Council, our vision is to be a "Shire of Opportunity", delivering efficient, effective and sustainable services to our communities. We value:

- Advocacy for our people
- Effective and responsive leadership
- Integrity and mutual respect
- Honesty, equity and consistency
- Quality customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Sustainable growth and development

Applications close: Wednesday 12 August 2026
Location: Biloela, Queensland
Reference Number: VRN26/27-023

Banana Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates.

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📌 Plant Operator - Waste Facilities (Biloela)
🏢 Banana Shire Council
📍 Biloela