Job Description
Join Banana Shire Council and play a vital role in delivering essential waste management services that support our communities and environment. 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.
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Plant Operator - Waste Facilities
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About the Role
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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.
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Key Responsibilities
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Operate plant and equipment at landfill and transfer station facilities.
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Perform labouring and site maintenance duties.
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Conduct daily vehicle and plant inspections.
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Operate the landfill weighbridge and process customer payments.
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Collect recyclables and commercial waste as required.
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Prepare daily work reports and complete routine administration tasks.
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Respond to customer enquiries and service requests.
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Participate in toolbox meetings, training, and disaster management activities.
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Promote safe work practices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
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About You
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Experience operating heavy vehicles and plant
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Demonstrated labouring experience
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Good literacy, numeracy, communication, and computer skills
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The ability to work effectively within a team and under minimal supervision
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A strong commitment to Workplace Health & Safety and Equal Employment Opportunity principles.
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Essential Requirements
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Current Queensland Class 'C' Driver's Licence
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Queensland Construction White Card (or equivalent General Safety Induction Card).
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Desirable Qualifications & Experience
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Front-End Loader competency
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Self-Propelled or Roller Compactor competency
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Queensland HR Driver Licence
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Experience operating waste collection vehicles and equipment
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Local Government experience
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Additional plant operator tickets.
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Why Join Banana Shire Council?
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At Banana Shire Council, our vision is to be a "Shire of Prospect", delivering efficient, effective and sustainable services to our communities. We value:
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Advocacy for our people
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Effective and responsive leadership
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Integrity and mutual respect
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Honesty, equity and consistency
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Quality customer service
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Teamwork and collaboration
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Sustainable growth and development
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Applications close: Wednesday 12 August ****
n Location: Biloela, Queensland
n Reference Number: VRN*********
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Banana Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates.
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