Experienced Resource Recovery Attendant wanted in Emerald. $61.05/hr, ongoing work through to January 2027
Your new company
Our client is a progressive regional organisation committed to providing high-quality services to local communities. With a strong focus on sustainability, environmental responsibility, teamwork and continuous improvement, they deliver essential waste and resource recovery services throughout the region.
Your new role
We are seeking an experienced Resource Recovery Attendant to join the team at the Lochlees Transfer Station in Emerald. The position is primarily responsible for landfill operations, including tip face construction, while ensuring all activities meet environmental requirements and accepted landfill management practices.
This is a hands-on role combining plant operation, landfill activities, manual duties and customer service. You will operate equipment including Front-End Loaders and Compactors, complete regular plant inspections and pre-start checks, and ensure faults or damage are correctly reported.
Your duties will include:
- Undertaking landfill operations and tip face construction
- Operating Front-End Loaders, Compactors and other waste management equipment
- Conducting daily pre-starts and routine equipment maintenance checks
- Identifying, documenting and reporting plant faults or damage
- Completing physical and manual work as required
- Delivering professional customer service to members of the public using the facility
- Following landfill licence requirements, environmental legislation and waste management procedures
- Maintaining safe work practices across all operational activities
- Assisting with labouring and maintenance duties at other regional waste facilities when required
What you'll need to succeed
- Queensland C Class Driver's Licence or higher
- General Construction Induction White Card
- Front-End Loader ticket
- Compactor ticket
- Ability to safely and competently operate waste management plant and equipment on a daily basis
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
- Ability to complete physical and manual work
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work effectively within a team
Highly desirable:
- Previous landfill tip face construction experience
- Previous experience working within a landfill or waste setting
- Knowledge of landfill and waste transfer station operations
- Understanding of relevant environmental and waste management requirements
- Experience with computer-based payment and record-keeping systems
- HR Driver's Licence
- Excavator ticket and operating experience
What you'll get in return
In return, you'll receive an attractive rate of $61.05 per hour, working an average of 38 hours per week. The rotating roster provides extended periods away from work and an attractive work-life balance.
You'll gain valuable experience across landfill operations, plant operation and resource recovery while working within a safety-focused team. With the assignment currently running through to 29 January 2027, this is an excellent chance for an experienced plant or waste operator looking for consistent, well-paid work in Emerald.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, applications can be submitted via the"apply now" button. Please ensure you are submitting an up-to-date CV. If you have any further questions, please contact Zoe Ingram on (07) 4960 1128.
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