Salary: $55,000 – $70,000 per month

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESUndertake landfill and transfer station site worksPerform labouring duties as requiredOperate various equipment and plant at designated waste sitesCarry out daily vehicle inspections in accordance with the vehicle checklist and report any faults foundMaintain vehicle in accordance with Council proceduresPrepare daily written reports of status of works undertakenCollect recyclables from off-site locationsReport identified weedsRespond to internal and external customer request as requiredParticipate in toolbox and team meetingsCollect commercial waste from premises in accordance with the daily collection program and service specifications as requiredCollect spillage of waste from the road reserve within the allocated collection areaUndertake special collections at designated premises as requiredOperate weighbridgeCollect payments from landfill customersContribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of valuable public relationsLiaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties, including providing and obtaining informationUndertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position, e.g. timesheetsAssist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices, as requiredParticipate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as requiredUndertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.QUALIFICATIONS,



EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTSCompulsoryQueensland ‘C’ class driver’s licenceQueensland Construction White Card or Blue Card (General Safety Induction).DesirableCertificate of Competency – Self-Propelled Compactor or Roller CompactorCertificate of Competency – Front-End LoaderQueensland 'HR’ class driver’s licence.ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREDCompulsoryExperience operating heavy vehicles and plantDemonstrated labouring experienceSound level of literacy, numeracy and oral communication skillsSound level of computer literacyDemonstrated ability to work in a team environmentExperience working under minimal or no supervisionSound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices.DesirableExperience operating waste collection vehicles and equipmentOther plant operator ticketsLocal Government experience.CORPORATE OBLIGATIONSThe Employee agrees to comply with the following:Workplace Health and Safety policies and proceduresCustomer service standardsCouncil’s Code of ConductEnvironment and Sustainability policy and procedureHuman Rights legislation, actively promoting its principles in all activitiesHuman Resources policies and proceduresFinancial Management policies and proceduresRecords Management policies and proceduresDisaster Management policies and proceduresSPECIFIC CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTSThe employee acknowledges that this role requires them to hold and maintain a class ‘C' driver’s licence and that the loss of licence may jeopardise employment with CouncilThe employee agrees to be available for work on weekends and public holidays as requiredThe employee acknowledges that this role has been identified as working in an ‘at risk work location’ and/or is an ‘at risk worker’ and subsequently agrees to be protected by the relevant immunisations in accordance with Council’s Staff Immunisation Program and will participate in required health monitoring in accordance with the guidelines set out by council and relevant legislation and industry standardsThe employee acknowledges this role is physically demanding and requires an adequate level of fitness to be held and maintained in order to successfully undertake manual labouring tasks.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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