Undertake landfill and transfer station site works

Perform labouring duties as required

Operate various equipment and plant at designated waste sites

Carry out daily vehicle inspections in accordance with the vehicle checklist and report any faults found

Maintain vehicle in accordance with Council procedures

Prepare daily written reports of status of works undertaken

Collect recyclables from off-site locations

Report identified weeds

Respond to internal and external customer request as required

Participate in toolbox and team meetings

Collect commercial waste from premises in accordance with the daily collection program and service specifications as required

Collect spillage of waste from the road reserve within the allocated collection area

Undertake special collections at designated premises as required

Operate weighbridge

Collect payments from landfill customers

Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations

Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties, including providing and obtaining information

Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position, e.g. timesheets

Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices, as required

Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required

Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Undertake landfill and transfer station site works

Perform labouring duties as required





Operate various equipment and plant at designated waste sites

Carry out daily vehicle inspections in accordance with the vehicle checklist and report any faults found

Maintain vehicle in accordance with Council procedures

Prepare daily written reports of status of works undertaken

Collect recyclables from off-site locations

Report identified weeds

Respond to internal and external customer request as required

Participate in toolbox and team meetings

Collect commercial waste from premises in accordance with the daily collection program and service specifications as required

Collect spillage of waste from the road reserve within the allocated collection area

Undertake special collections at designated premises as required

Operate weighbridge

Collect payments from landfill customers

Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations

Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties, including providing and obtaining information

Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position, e.g. timesheets

Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices,



as required

Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required

Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS Compulsory

Queensland ‘C’ class driver’s licence

Queensland Construction White Card or Blue Card (General Safety Induction).

Desirable

Certificate of Competency – Self‑Propelled Compactor or Roller Compactor

Certificate of Competency – Front‑End Loader

Queensland 'HR’ class driver’s licence.

ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED Compulsory

Experience operating heavy vehicles and plant

Demonstrated labouring experience

Sound level of literacy, numeracy and oral communication skills

Sound level of computer literacy

Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

Experience working under minimal or no supervision

Sound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices.

Desirable

Experience operating waste collection vehicles and equipment

Other plant operator tickets

Local Government experience.

CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS The Employee agrees to comply with the following:

Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures

Customer service standards

Council’s Code of Conduct

Workplace and Sustainability policy and procedure

Human Rights legislation, actively promoting its principles in all activities

Human Resources policies and procedures

Financial Management policies and procedures

Records

📌 Plant Operator (Brisbane)
🏢 Banana Shire Council
📍 Brisbane