About the business

Mount Isa City Council provides employment for approximately 200 employees in a variety of full time, part time, contractual and casual positions.

These positions cover the full scope of Council operations from administration, financial, professional and technical roles to operational positions within the various sections.

About the role

This position is to operate as a team member to achieve environmental compliance at Council’s Waste Management sites, primarily the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), by effectively and efficiently working with other team members and operating plant and machinery whilst adhering to workplace health and safety requirements.

This Position requires safe and appropriate operation of a Front-End Loader within the MRF building, and assisting with the general MRF operations, as well as occasional Operation of other Plant and Machinery within the wider Waste Management Group.

Please read the Position Description for further information on the role.

Skills and experience

•Current tickets/certificates/RII competencies in Front End Loader or Manitou Telehandler.

•Current Class HR Driver Licence (inclusive of manual “C” class) is Desirable.

•Current Car Driver Licence is Mandatory.

•SafeWork High Risk Licence for LF – Forklift – desired.

•Construction Induction Certificate (WHS White Card).

•Sound understanding of pre-start.

•Inspections and the ability to undertake basic servicing and preventative maintenance of plant and equipment.

•Sound literacy and numeracy skills necessary to maintain servicing records and completion of timesheets and other relevant documentation.

•Working knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety requirements and the ability to undertake manual labouring duties correctly.

•An interest in Recycling, or previous experience within a recycling environment, is desirable





•Ability to operate as an effective team member and contribute to the achievement of team objectives.

•Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and undertake the physical demands of the position.

What's in it for you?

When joining Mount Isa City Council, you are provided with pathways and opportunities to grow and achieve your potential. Eligible employees can access our Employee Assistance Program, elect to join our free Immunisation Program, and enjoy sporting reimbursement opportunities. Full-time employees receive 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata to part-time employees, not applicable to casual employment) to enjoy time outside the workplace!

HOW TO APPLY

- Fill out Application Form

- Submit through Seek, or

- Submit online at: Current Opportunities | Mount Isa City Council, or

- Email Human Resources on **@mountisa.qld.gov.au

Please note that:

- Council undertakes a range of checks and assessment methods to assist in selection, including criminal history checks, pre-employment medical etc.

- Mount Isa City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.

- Applicants must be eligible to live and work within Australia.

- We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

- All workers of Council are responsible for the wellbeing, physical, emotional and cultural safety of the children and young people who receive our services.

- All workers are expected to act in accordance with the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024, including the Child Safe Standards and Universal Principle in their physical and online interactions with children and young people, including outside the course of their work for the Council.

- All workers are subject to the Reportable Conduct Scheme and its obligations as per the Child Secure Organisations Act 2024. Learn more about our commitment to being a Child Safe Organisation on our website.

📌 Loader Operator (Mount Isa)
🏢 Mount Isa City Council
📍 Mount Isa