Position
Waste Management Facility Operator
Responsibilities
* Operate plant equipment to move, spread, level, compact, trim and shape solid waste, cover materials, road materials, and other stockpiled materials.
* Operate dynamic load shifting plant and equipment, including dozer, compactor, excavator, loader, and tractor.
* Perform daily maintenance and pre‐start checks of assigned plant.
* Set out and maintain signage and traffic control measures within the landfill.
* Keep site and access roads tidy, undertake dust control works.
* Monitor scrap steel, organics, timber, and concrete management within the landfill.
* Undertake community recycling centre duties as required.
* Manage vegetation, including weed control, mowing, and whipper snipping on the landfill face, rental properties, and buffer lands.
* Use plant for water diversion, on‐site pumping, and drainage works.
* Demonstrate experience operating dynamic load plant equipment and competence in labouring and maintenance tasks.
* Work permanent full‐time: 76 hours per fortnight across an 8‐day fortnight on a 7‐day roster, including one weekend per fortnight.
* Receive base salary of $2607–$2933 per fortnight plus weekend penalty rates, adverse working condition allowance, and 12% superannuation.
* Eligible for 5 weeks annual leave per year.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Right to work in Australia.
* Experience operating dynamic load plant equipment.
* Proven competence in undertaking labouring and maintenance tasks.
* Willingness to work an 8‐day fortnight schedule with weekends.
* Knowledge of safety and environmental requirements for landfill operations.
* Ability to perform pre‐start checks and site maintenance duties.
* Compliance with child protection screening if working with children.
Benefits
* Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
* Health + Wellbeing Leave
* Fitness Passport
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks
* Flexible Work: Work from home, Rostered Day Off, 9‐day fortnight, 4‐day week options
* Concessional Leave during Christmas and New Year
* Sick + Carer's Leave
* Long Service Leave after 5 years
* Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
* Parental Leave
* Domestic + Family Violence Leave
* Training Courses + Professional Development
* Education Assistance
* Leadership Development Programs (Emerging Leaders, Grow our Own)
* Recognition: ESSP Specialist Program Awards, Service Awards, Be Valued Recognition Program
Contact & Application
* Coordinator: Waste Management Facility – 0429 118 357.
* Applications close 29/01/2026.
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