Waste Management | Landfill & Resource Recovery Operations

gforce is seeking an experienced Multi Skilled Plant Operator to join a waste management and resource recovery operation. This role is ideal for a skilled operator with experience in heavy plant and machinery who takes pride in working safely, efficiently and as part of a team.

About the Role

You will play an important role in the safe and efficient operation of a landfill and transfer station, operating a range of heavy plant and equipment while supporting waste placement, resource recovery and general site operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Operate heavy plant and equipment, including dozers, compactors, excavators, front-end loaders, articulated dump trucks, graders and hook trucks.
- Operate GPS-equipped machinery and follow landfill cell design plans.
- Complete pre-start checks, routine maintenance, greasing and cleaning of plant and equipment.
- Identify, document and report equipment defects or damage.
- Assist with recovering recyclable materials and diverting waste from landfill.
- Direct customers and vehicles on site to maintain safe and efficient access.
- Maintain site cleanliness and general housekeeping.
- Follow workplace health and safety procedures, risk assessments and environmental compliance requirements.




- Work towards agreed productivity targets while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Skills, Experience & Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Considerable experience in a waste management or resource recovery environment.
- Strong operating skills and appropriate licences and tickets for relevant heavy plant and equipment.
- Experience operating machinery such as compactors, dozers, excavators, front-end loaders, articulated dump trucks and hook trucks.
- A current Victorian driver’s licence.
- A current Heavy Rigid (HR) licence.
- A demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety and compliance procedures.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to work efficiently, meet productivity targets and follow operational plans.

Key Information

- The role involves working outdoors in varying weather conditions and around moving vehicles, dust, noise and waste.
- The ability to undertake occasional overtime, assist with emergency call-outs and be available for standby when required.
- Appointment is subject to a satisfactory police check and evidence of the right to work in Australia.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

📌 Multi Skilled Plant Operator (Melbourne)
🏢 gforce employment + recruitment
📍 Melbourne