Lithgow, New South Wales
Full-time
Description
The Opportunity
Lithgow City Council has 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 rate
* Direct traffic to appropriate areas of the site dependent on load type
* Identify asbestos containing materials through visual inspection or testing with supplied equipment
* Assist with separation of recoverable materials and ensure separated materials are managed in a safe and effective manner
* Site housekeeping including litter collection and keeping resource recovery areas tidy
* Follow safe operating procedures and report any unsafe equipment or practices to the Site Supervisor
* Operate site plant and equipment within competency/licensing level (e.g. water cart)
* Maintain basic service, site inspection and other records as directed
* Undertake minor maintenance and care of plant and equipment
* Provide efficient and effective customer service
* Participate in the review of all work procedures as directed and attend toolbox meetings as required
* Undertake relief work where required at the landfill and gatehouseParticipate in additional training
* Open and/or close the site as necessary
For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please click HERE for the complete Position Description.
About You
* Experience in waste and resource recovery facility operations or similar
* Experience in the delivery of quality customer service to internal and external clients
* Current Class C Drivers Licence
* Competency in the operation of waste/resource recovery plant including wheeled loader, or willingness to acquire competenceSound communication skills
* Demonstrated understanding of Work Health & Safety and Risk Management Responsibilities
* Proficiency in the use of a variety of computer applications
* Willingness to undertake additional training
* Demonstrated commitment to honesty and integrity
* Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team
* Sense of civic pride/environmental responsibility
In Addition, An Ideal Candidate Would Have
* Asbestos awareness training
* Understanding of environmental issues and the role that a waste facility holds within the community
* First Aid certificate
Salary and Benefits
* 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 opportunities
* Flexible 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.
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