Overview
Based at our Bridgewater site, we are seeking an Operator to join our team. Your day to day tasks will include operating plant and equipment within our facility to treat medical waste, whilst also maintaining a high level of safety and housekeeping standards. With varied daily tasks, you will sort and load/unload medical waste collected from our broad customer base. This may include tasks such as transferring waste from collection containers both large and small. This role will also operate our brand-new autoclave machine and washline.
About You
* Availability for shifts commencing at 5am in Bridgewater, 30 minutes from centre of Hobart
* Open to completing some overtime when required (potentially on weekends)
* The ability to work as part of a team, but also independently
* Be adept in handling waste from medical facilities
* Forklift licence and experience
* Experience in excavator operation (desirable)
* MR truck licence (desirable)
* Willing to undertake Interstate travel for training (paid for by Cleanaway Daniels)
* Evidence of currency of vaccination or the willingness to receive defined vaccinations (Tetanus and Hepatitis A & B) is essential
Note: This role requires vaccination or willingness to vaccinate for Tetanus and Hepatitis A & B.
About Us
Join us at Cleanaway and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together. We transform waste into resources and renewable energy. When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities. As a high growth, ASX listed organisation with over 7500 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company with industry leading HSE performance. We are Australia's largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities Nationally. Cleanaway Daniels provides a diverse range of product and service solutions across the healthcare arena with the intention of "making healthcare safer". Our customers include hospitals, clinics, veterinarians and pharmaceutical companies.
Why join Cleanaway?
* Job security, full time permanent role
* Respectful, diverse workplace
* PPE and Uniform provided
* Undercover operations, no weather related stoppages
* Career opportunities in a high growth, Australian business
* Supportive and safe work environment
* Paid parental leave
* Great company benefits: Employee share program, company discounts, salary packaging, flu vaccinations, EAP, discounts on private health insurance and more
Our Process
Our recruitment process involves a number of checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, medicals, drug & alcohol testing, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status. We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans), and cultural backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by emailing inclusion@cleanaway.com.au
Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future. Simply click the Apply button below or visit https://www.cleanaway.com.au/about-us/careers and let's make a positive impact together
Applications close: 10 Feb 2026 Tasmania Daylight Time
Vacancy No 523450
Work Type Permanent - Full Time
Location: Bridgewater TAS Australia
Categories Drivers & Operators
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