Plant Operator Truck Driver - Rear Load (Mudgee)

PLANT OPERATOR / TRUCK DRIVER WASTE Mudgee, New South Wales Part-time Description Are you an experienced Plant Operator / Truck Driver Waste looking for your next challenge while balancing lifestyle? Join our Waste team in a award-winning local government organisation. What We Are Looking For
- Experience as a driver with a focus on safety, reliability and excellent customer service.
- Ability to maintain clean and tidy bins and work areas.
- Strong communication with staff and adherence to safety procedures. What We Offer Part time role based on site in Mudgee, working 24 hours per week (each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). Salary range $1,510.48-$1,699.95 gross per fortnight (pro-rata) plus superannuation, equating to an annual salary of $39,272.48-$44,198.90 gross (pro-rata) plus superannuation and allowance (dependent on skills, qualifications and experience). Key Accountabilities
- Operate Council’s rear load collection truck to ensure all bins are emptied as per the collection roster.
- Ensure that all bins and the area around bins are clean and tidy.
- Communicate with other staff (including those on rostered weekend work) to explain work plans before their shift on the landfill.
- Carry out manual tasks as required and keep all work areas, trucks and plant in a safe, clean and tidy condition.
- Promote and demonstrate the core values and behavioural requirements of the Workplace Environment Statement.
- Operate and maintain plant to complete routine waste collection tasks, under limited direction, in compliance with Council Standards, Procedures, Policy and Environment Protection Authority (EPA) requirements.
- Operate the waste collection trucks, water truck, sidearm, front lift, rear loader, sweeper, hook lift in a safe and effective manner, knowing the limits of the trucks to ensure safe operation.
- Monitor waste stream collected and manage or report any issues relating to contamination in accordance with council policy and EPA requirements.
- Collect all waste in and around waste collection containers to ensure the area is left clean and tidy.
- Ensure all material collected is transported and delivered/disposed of in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Drive with safety and be conversant with and observe transport regulations which apply to truck operations, State Licence regulations and traffic laws.
- Report to senior staff any infringements to Councils policies for landfill and transfer station operations.
- Be flexible, adaptable and responsive to change, demonstrating a willingness to do what is required to deliver quality outcomes, within your skills, competencies and training.
- Participate proactively as a team player to contribute towards the achievement of team goals.
- Ensure works comply with quality systems including standards of works and environmental protection issues.
- Operate L/F equipment such as bobcats, loaders, compactors safely and in accordance with Council procedures. Applications close on Friday, 15 May at 11:59pm. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qyt3b