GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION
To undertake Taroom Waste Transfer Station in accordance with Council Policies, Local Laws and legislative requirements.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure the protected operation of Council's waste transfer station
Ensure that all incoming waste and recyclables are safely received and properly segregated to maximise resource recovery
Respond promptly and professionally to internal and external customers. This will include providing accurate and timely advice on waste management and resource recovery at Council's waste transfer station and assisting customers to ensure they are properly disposing of waste and recyclables.
Ensure that workplace health and safety standards, as well as community health and environmental standards are being met and maintained in accordance with legislative requirements under the control of Council
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
Queensland 'MR' or 'HR' class driver's licence
Certificate of Competency – Front-End Loader
Other plant operator tickets.
ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Compulsory
Strong communication skills




Demonstrated labouring experience
Sound conflict resolution skills
Sound level of literacy, numeracy and communication skills
Experience working under limited supervision
Desirable
Experience in dealing with the public on a daily basis
Experience working with external contractors
Experience operating heavy vehicles and plant
Knowledge of waste management in local government
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices
CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS
Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures
Customer service standards
Council's Code of Conduct
Environment 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 Management policies and procedures
Disaster Management policies and procedures
SPECIFIC CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS
The employee acknowledges that this role requires them to hold and maintain a minimum of a class 'C' manual drivers licence and that the loss of licence may jeopardise employment with Council
The employee agrees to be available for work on weekends and public holidays as required
The 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 standards.
The 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.
Commitment to and satisfactory progression through training modules in appropriate timeframes.
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📌 Waste Transfer Station Operator (Queensland)
🏢 Shire of Banana
📍 Queensland