Waste and recycling truck drivers (townsville)

Position Overview

These casual positions will assist with and work as part of a team to safely operate waste collection vehicles and provide and deliver an effective waste collection service to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Collect waste, including spillages, and if required, conduct minor repairs to waste bins within an allocated collection area and return to that area to service missed bins.
• Ensure all bins within the team's allocated waste area are serviced, label non-compliant bins, clean and perform minor maintenance on allocated plant, and report any faults, breakdowns and accident damage.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Hold an HR Licence and demonstrate the ability to operate a waste collection vehicle greater than 11 t but less than 23 t GVM.
• Know how to service, pre-start and close-down plant, including truck and attached machinery.
• Have basic knowledge of waste collection within local government or industry.
• Understand environmental requirements of collecting and transporting waste.
• Sound knowledge of the Traffic Act and related legislation.
• Be able to achieve a bin-lift rate in line with industry standards for residential and rural areas.
• Be willing to work on public holidays (appropriate penalty rates apply).
• Be willing to work reasonable overtime when available (appropriate penalty rates apply).
• All successful candidates must undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process; the Council has a zero-tolerance policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Benefits

• Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven years.
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities.
• Learning and Development opportunities.
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities.
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace

People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply! We are committed to creating a secure and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are valued, encouraged and respected.