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Truck driver | waste operator - townsville

Townsville
JJ's Waste & Recycling
Truck Driver
Posted: 27 November
Offer description

Job Security | Permanent Roles | Essential Services| Excellent Benefits

Great Hourly Rate | Monthly KPI Bonus + Regular Overtime

Development | Training | Onsite Parking | Uniform & PPE | Work/Life Balance

Everybody knows a JJ’s Truck when they see one.. our iconic green and gold fleet head out rain or shine for collections in your area.

But did you know we have 23 divisions, 135 sites nationally, employ nearly 3000 people and operate a fleet of over 2300!

We do more than collect the bin from your street we also; convert waste into clean energy, divert food waste from landfill and convert to compost, manufacture customised waste management equipment, asbestos removal, refine and recycle oil, manage and maintain our fleet inhouse and have our own bespoke technology systems.

Our teams include Drivers/Operators, Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, Customer Service, Operations, Finance, IT/Digital, Environment, Engineering, Industrial Chemists, Safety, Administration and much more..

With so much opportunity, what is your career path?

ABOUT THIS ROLE

As a JJ’s HR Truck Driver | Operator, you will operate a waste collection vehicle, in the Townsville region.

On a day-to-day basis, this role will require you to service multiple customer sites. You will be working with a safe, modern and reliable fleet, serviced and maintained in our on-site workshops.

We are an essential services industry, offering stability to employees and reliability to our customers.

You will enjoy family friendly hours – no more long haul, DIDO or FIFO, as well as great pay rates - particularly for those interested in overtime or additional work on weekends! Early starts (between 4-6am) and early finishes.

If you’ve got your HR licence, we can teach you the rest!

ABOUT YOU

- Current HR license
- Side arm, rear lift, RORO, hook lift, tanker or front lift truck experience is preferred (however, full training will be provided)
- Forklift and/or Skid Steer licence (preferred)
- Must be able to structure runs and have an excellent rapport with customers
- Commit to JJ’s Waste values and be willing to embrace workplace diversity
- Be dedicated to achieving high standards of safety compliance
- Be subject to a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol testing
- Able to provide your last 5 years’ traffic history at interview stage

BENEFITS

We appreciate there is more to life than work, we provide a variety of work options to ensure the job gets done; with competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location including:

- The stability of a national, Australian family owned and operated business with over 90 years’ experience
- Work/life balance; early start, early finish
- Essential services industry – job stability
- Full-time, permanent role
- Above award pay rates - $37 per hour plus Super

Overtime & BONUS

- Local depot / workshop | Uniform and PPE
- Career development and growth opportunities
- Introductory and ongoing training
- Corporate Health and Fitness Program - Fitness Passport
- Salary sacrificing and novated leasing
- Banking partnerships – including financial, budgeting and mortgage advice
- Discounts at over 100 retailers (including groceries and fuel)
- Car servicing, parts and accessories discounts – plus new car discounts

NEXT STEPS

Interested applicants should APPLY NOW

Depending on the role, the recruitment process may vary slightly; this may include a phone interview, face-to-face interview, skills-based assessment, pre-employment medical and of course, an opportunity to meet the team.

To view our other vacancies or more information about the role go to:

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Established in 1932, JJ’s Waste & Recycling (formerly J.J. Richards & Sons Pty Ltd) is Australia’s largest, family-owned and operated waste management company.

From humble beginnings as a small family business, our team has grown across Australia, NZ & the US, and we’re passionate about effective waste management.

With a energetic attitude that values our people, their safety and the environment. We strive for an innovative, collaborative, and high-performance culture that celebrates the contribution of every employee.

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