Lithgow, New South Wales
Full-time
Description
The Opportunity
Lithgow City Councilhas an exciting opportunity for a Resource Recovery Site Officer to join their team.
Reporting to the Site Supervisor, Lithgow Solid Waste Facility, you will be responsible for undertaking customer service, load inspection and resource recovery activities at Lithgow Solid Waste Facility and Resource Recovery Centre and Portland Waste Facility. Working within and contributing to a multi-skilled team that promotes council’s service image by providing courteous, responsive and effective customer service.
The Lithgow Solid Waste Facility, Portland Waste Facility and Resource Recovery Centre operate 7 days per week, the preferred applicant will be required to work weekends.
More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):
Screen customers and loads to ensure only authorised waste is delivered to site and customers are charged at the appropriate rateDirect traffic to appropriate areas of the site dependent on load typeIdentify asbestos containing materials through visual inspection or testing with supplied equipmentAssist with separation of recoverable materials and ensure separated materials are managed in a safe and effective mannerSite housekeeping including litter collection and keeping resource recovery areas tidyFollow safe operating procedures and report any unsafe equipment or practices to the Site SupervisorOperate site plant and equipment within competency/licensing level (e.g. water cart)Maintain basic service, site inspection and other records as directedUndertake minor maintenance and care of plant and equipmentProvide efficient and effective customer serviceParticipate in the review of all work procedures as directed and attend toolbox meetings as requiredUndertake relief work where required at the landfill and gatehouseParticipate in additional trainingOpen and/or close the site as necessary
For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, pleaseCLICK HEREfor the complete Position Description.
About You
The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:
Experience in waste and resource recovery facility operations or similarExperience in the delivery of quality customer service to internal and external clientsCurrent Class C Drivers LicenceCompetency in the operation of waste/resource recovery plant including wheeled loader, or willingness to acquire competenceSound communication skillsDemonstrated understanding of Work Health & Safety and Risk Management ResponsibilitiesProficiency in the use of a variety of computer applicationsWillingness to undertake additional trainingDemonstrated commitment to honesty and integrityAbility to work unsupervised and as part of a teamSense of civic pride/environmental responsibility
In Addition, An Ideal Candidate Would Have
Asbestos awareness trainingUnderstanding of environmental issues and the role that a waste facility holds within the communityFirst Aid certificate.
Salary and Benefits
If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.
Between $1,237.47 and $1,359.72 per week, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience. Weekend penalties are additional.Permanent Full-time, 38 hours per week, including weekends.Ongoing learning and development opportunitiesFlexible working environment
APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Wednesday 25 March at 4pm AEST.
Please note:To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.
Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.
Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.
You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
Lithgow City Council
The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west.
The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.
Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations.
The guiding principles of communication, accountability, respect, empathy and support define how Lithgow City Council strengthen its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. For further details on Council's values, please visit for this role
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