* Opportunity to join our team in a Driver Development Role
* Hourly Pay | KPI Bonus + Regular Overtime Available | Work/Life Balance
* Progression | Development | Training | Onsite Parking | Uniform & PPE
* Job Security | Full-time | Permanent | Essential Services | Growing Company
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, you will operate a waste collection vehicle in the Mackay area.
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.
What's the Driver Development Program?
The Driver Development Program covers a range of skills, knowledge and behaviours about the logistics & waste management sector. It's not just about collecting waste
You will develop:
* Full training and ongoing support for you to successfully operate a waste collection vehicle
* Defensive driving
* A key understanding of safe heavy vehicle operations
* High standards of safety compliance and customer service
About you:
* Australian Car, MR or HR licence
* Show interest and enthusiasm in a long-term career as a JJ's Driver/Operator
* Be reliable; we are an essential service industry
* Commit to JJ's Waste values
* 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
* Well-developed people and relationship skills
Already have a Licence? We offer:
* Licencing upgrades, from learning Heavy Rigid to the eventual upskill to Multi Combination licencing
* Licencing upgrades of prescribed waste & dangerous goods
* Waste operator / driver training
As a Driver Development employee, you will start working with us as a Runner / Labourer – supporting experienced drivers, learning the routes and about the role.
After approx weeks we will support you in getting your HR Licence – then your training will also include working with a Driver Trainer to learn how to effectively operate our vehicles.
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:
* Full Training Provided
* Work/life balance; early start, early finish
* Essential services industry – job stability
* Full-time, permanent role | Uniform and PPE
* Hourly Rate + Overtime & BONUS (after training period)
* Onsite parking | Local depot / workshop - Mackay
* Career development and growth opportunities
* Introductory and ongoing training
* Health-fund discounts
* Salary sacrificing and novated leasing (including tools-of-the-trade)
* 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
* The stability of a national, Australian family owned and operated business with over 90 years' experience
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.
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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 dynamic 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.
No agencies please, we've got this one covered Unsolicited communication will result in the forfeiture of any engagement or partnership.