Street Cleaner / Relief Operator
- Full time, Ongoing
- Band 3, Salary Range $62,093 - $67,085 (Incl Industry Allowance) plus superannuation
The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive to Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel.
With a growing population, Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities.
Our region is famous for its food and wine as well as having high quality education and health services. There is a wide range of housing options and excellent rail and road networks with Bendigo Airport having regular direct flights to Sydney. We provide over 65 important services to support our community which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!
The role
You will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness within the City of Greater Bendigo. You will undertake street cleaning, deliver, retrieve and repair garbage bins, operate and maintain our plant and relive other team members with operating garbage compaction vehicles and suction sweeping plant. The position works Monday to Friday (mainly 7am - 4pm) but will involve some early starts from 5am and rostered shifts on weekends.
About You
You will have the ability to competently and safely operate heavy machinery including small and large sweepers, side loaders and/or rear loader garbage trucks. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work cooperatively and cohesively in a team and work autonomously under minimum direction is essential for this role.
A satisfactory police records check and a current driver’s licence with Heavy Rigid (HR) endorsement are required for this position.
Benefits
- Annual salary increases | Secure & stable employment
- Paid Training & development| RDO options| Extra Paid Allowances
- Generous leave provisions
Contact
If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact John Hasty, Coordinator Operations on (03) 5434 6***.
To apply
Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Monday 29 January 2024.