**Position Number**:P01102
**Directorate**:Cultural & Community Services
**Service**:Resource Recovery & Waste Services
**Location**:Blaxland Waste Management Facility
**Date**
**Created/Updated**
17/10/2023
**Position**
**Classification**:
Grade (3)
**POSITION PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE**
To carrying out all operational duties at the Waste Management Facility, in a safe and
professional manner. To work within and contribute to a multi-skilled team that promotes
council's service image by providing courteous, responsive, and effective customer
service.
**RELATIONSHIPS**
**Reports to**:(Position Title)**Team Leader, Blaxland Waste Facility
**Report to**:(Position Number)**P00923
**Staff Responsibility**:N/A
**Key Internal Relationships**:Management, Fleet, Compliance Officer, and
Blaxland Waste Facility Staff.
**Key External Relationships**:Customers, Contractors, and Regulatory
Authorities (EPA, Sydney Water)
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- To work within and contribute to a multi-skilled team environment.
- Operate relevant machinery to effectively undertake the day-to-day operations of the
Waste Management Facility. This machinery includes, but is not limited to:
- Truck & Trailer combination
- Hook Lift Truck
- Front End Loader
- Backhoe Loader
- Forklift
- Excavator (Both Tracked & Wheeled)
- Material Handler
- Telehandler
- Tracked Loader
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- Waste Compactor
- Bailer & Other Processing Machines
- Operate computerized weighbridge, issue receipts, handle monies and complete
associated reconciliations when required.
- Manage vehicle movements and traffic flow into and around the Small Vehicle Area
to ensure safe and efficient site operation.
- Inspect incoming vehicles to ensure that no excluded materials are delivered and that
waste loads are accurately categorized and sent to the most appropriate unloading
area.
- Identify asbestos containing materials through visual inspection or undertake
asbestos testing with supplied equipment.
- Undertake relief work where required.
- Conduct and/or assist with Water Sampling when required.
- Assist in the Community Recycling Centre as directed.
- Monitor and record on the volumes of materials received/stockpiled in the Recycling,
Re-use, E-Waste, and Hazardous Waste sheds to ensure efficient recovery of
resources.
- Maintain basic service, contractor attendance and other records as directed.
- Undertake minor maintenance and care of vehicles and equipment.
- Follow safe operating procedures and report any unsafe plant & equipment or
practices.
- Provide a high-quality customer service that is delivered in accordance with Council's
customer service objectives.
- Follow safe operating procedures and report any unsafe plant, equipment, or
practices to the Team Leader/Coordinator.
- Participate in the review of all work procedures as directed and attend toolbox
meetings as required.
**Guiding Principles**_- We act as one organisation responding to the changing needs of our LGA and
community.
- We are strategy led, driven by our Community Strategic Plan with clear priorities and
focus.
- We are service focused ' we continuously improve service provision and provide
excellent customer service.
- We collaborate and work together to achieve our outcomes.
- We ensure safety and well-being is at the centre of our organisation, operations, and
culture.
- We are a financially sustainable organisation, living within our means, ensuring best
value resource allocation.
These Guidelines complement the Council's adopted Values of: Work Together; Work
Safe Home safe; Service Excellence; Value for Money; Trust and Respect; and Supporting
Community.
**Workplace Health & Safety**
Ensure compliance with WHS obligations and responsibilities as outlined in Councils
policies and procedures and under the relevant WHS legislation. These include but are
not limited to: identifying potentially unsafe situations or work practices and notifying your
Supervisor or Manager (or the Health, Safety Manager/Area Safety Representative);
never performing a task that you believe is dangerous or for which you do not have the
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experience, or have not received appropriate instructions and training or where the correct
equipment to carry out the task safely is not available; always work in a safe manner and
in accordance with safety instructions, where applicable; use the work equipment supplied
for the job, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions), and any personal
protective equipment, which the Council deems necessary and has provided; be safety
aware and report any actions to your line manager which will assist the Council to meet
its legal workplace health and safety obligations.
You have the right to cease or direct cessation of unsafe work. In addition, you are always
required to comply with Councils Asbestos Management Plan and Policy.
**Compliance & Risk**
This position is r