Transfer Station Operator - Southern

About Us :

Council is also engages technical specialisists to provide effective governance, accounting and finance, customer service, administration, engineering and asset management and information management services. 

About You :

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

•  Ability to work without ongoing supervision.
• Basic administrative skills.
• Past experience dealing with people in a friendly and professional manner.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

The following key selection criteria will be used as a tool to assist in the selection of the most suitable applicant.

• Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision and manage own time.
• Previous experience in a customer service environment.
• Basic administrative skills.
• Demonstrated experience communicating effectively with customers, members of the public and team members.

Position Summary :

POSITION OBJECTIVE

• To efficiently and effectively maintain all aspect of Transfer Station operations under the guidance of the Southern Supervisor.
• To assist in coordination of waste and recyclables, entering the Transfer station for collection by recycling contractors.
• Carry out other functions such as maintaining site security, controlling site litter and coordinating recycling operations for community events.
• Provide good customer service to the users of Transfer Stations.

Key Requirements :

ACCOUNTABILITY AND EXTENT OF AUTHORITY:

• Transfer Station Operators work alone under routine supervision with guidance always available from the Southern Supervisor.
• Work performed falls within general guidelines but scope to exercise discretion in the application of established practices and procedures.
• Transfer Station Staff are responsible for the quality of work performed.

JUDGEMENT AND DECISION MAKING:

• The nature of the work is clearly defined with established procedures well understood and/ or clearly documented.
• Some originality in approach is expected, with solutions usually attributable to application of previously encountered procedures and practices. 

SPECIALIST SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Basic administration skills to accurately records data and statistics.
• Capable of working to a plan.
• Licence to operate a backhoe (Warracknbeal Transfer Station Only).

MANAGEMENT SKILLS:

• Skills in managing time and setting priorities to meet given deadlines and completing required tasks.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate and work with fellow employees, staff and the general public.

Job Responsibility :

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Promote and maintain the collection and disposal of recyclable materials, in particular, scrap metal, glass, plastics and paper including record keeping where applicable.
• Diligently inspect waste prior to disposal and ensure that unacceptable wastes (e.g. asbestos, prescribed waste) do not enter the site.
• Collect garbage disposal fees from users and issue receipts for all monies received.
• Advise supervisor when recycling bins are to be collected and emptied.
• Where instructed by the Supervisor, admit and instruct users outside of normal opening hours.
• Maintain signage around the site and advise the Supervisor of replacement signs needed as appropriate.
• Press cardboard into bales for collection at Warracknabeal Transfer Station.
• Removal of litter from the site which has escaped from the Transfer Station.
• Suppression of site litter when possible.
• Control, direct & monitor all members of the public in the disposal of waste, including all recyclable materials, scrap metals and e-waste, at the designated areas on site
• Direct users on the correct disposal of waste oil and advise the Technical Officer when the tanks are near full.
• Maximise the diversion of recyclables from the waste stream.
• Assist with the recycling efforts at community events as directed by the supervisor.
• Ensure the safety of members of the public by ensuring they do not retrieve goods that were previously disposed of in skip bins or allocated to designated collection piles.
• Direct users on the disposal of chemical drums for Drum Muster including the inspection of drums, recording of all data and forward to the Waste & Sustainability Coordinator on a minimum monthly basis.
• Where possible, undertake minor repairs to assigned equipment.
• Report daily, any observed damage to Council assets.
• Accurate record daily work activities for report to Waste & Sustainability Coordinator.
• Participate in knowledge/skills developmental training, or OH&S training as directed.
• The maintenance of strict confidentiality in any matter which may affect Council’s ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers and/or contractors.
• Carry out other duties within the limits of the employee’s skills and licences as directed by the Supervisor / Manager.

 RISK AND OHS MANAGEMENT / STAFF AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following authorities and responsibilities are assigned to the levels of management and staff as shown and are based on those in the Occupational Health & Safety Act 2004.

Employees - Occupational Health and Safety

• Comply with all Risk and OHS Management procedures and requirements.
• Work safely and not place at risk the health and safety of other employees, contractors, volunteers or the general public.
• Visually monitor and report risk and safety management issues to your relevant Supervisor or Manager. Assist your Supervisor or Manager to rectify risk and safety issues to make the workplace/worksite safe.
• Ensure asset related damage, hazards or potential hazards are reported to your manager, supervisor or OHS representative.
• Encourage other employees to consider safety factors within the working environment.
• Attend Risk and OHS compliance training as directed.
• Be an active member of your OHS designated working group. Show commitment to risk and safety through participation in formal and informal discussions/ meetings on risk and OHS issues.
• Cooperate with your employer and fellow employees with respect to any action taken by the employer to comply with the OHS Act.
• Attend safety meetings, tool box meetings and safety training as directed by your Supervisor or Manager.

Council Assets Responsibilities

Take reasonable care of any council property or assets that you may use, have access to, or have overall responsibility for. Record and report to your Supervisor/Manager, any damage or potential for damage, to property or assets that you may use, have access to, or overall responsibility for. This may include risks such as accidental fire, arson, storm, flood or security.

 ORGANISATION ENVIRONMENT:

Reports to:         Supervisor who report to the Waste & Sustainability Coordinator.

KEY COMMUNICATIONS:

Internal: All Staff

External: Members of Public / Community and Contractors.

 ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• At all times, behave in a manner consistent with Council’s Code of Conduct and human resource policies and guidelines (including Bullying / Equal Opportunity / Discrimination / Sexual Harassment policy).
• Ensure compliance to relevant OHS regulatory requirements and implement, promote and maintain Council’s OHS and Return to Work policies, procedures, training programs and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance to relevant regulatory or legislative requirements; including but not limited to Information Privacy and Freedom of Information.

CHILD SAFE STANDARDS:

Yarriambiack Shire Council is committed to creating a child safe and child friendly environment where children and young people are respected, valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. All staff must adhere to Council’s Child Safe Policy and procedures and ensure that any reasonable suspicion of abuse to children or young people is reported.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

Yarriambiack Shire Council offers a work environment free from discrimination, sexual or other harassment, victimisation, vilification and bullying. Employees are expected to contribute to the maintenance of such a work environment.

PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY:

Employees must respect and protect the privacy and confidentiality of information gained or accessed during the course of their employment. Employees are required to comply with the Information Privacy Act, the Health Records Act and Council’s Confidentiality policies.

Both during and after employment with Council, employees must not:

• Communicate confidential or private information to third parties.
• Make use of any information gained through employment at the Shire for any purpose other than the discharge of official duties.

 PERSONAL HEALTH INFORMATION:

RECORD KEEPING:

Record keeping responsibilities for all staff members:

·        Creating and capturing full and accurate records of Council business.

·        Adhering to Council’s Records Management Policies and Procedures.

ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW:

Every staff member is required to actively participate in the annual performance review/appraisal process with his or her supervisor.

VARIATIONS TO CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This position description is subject to change from time to time as Yarriambiack Shire Council’s organisation may be developed or restructured. Any such reorganisation of duties shall be the subject of discussion with the position incumbent.

 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• As part of Yarriambiack Shire Council’s recruitment and selection process, a Pre-employment medical assessment, satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children’s Check (Vic) is required for this position.
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence.

Job Functions :

Local

Job Benefits :

• Competitive pay rates

• Excellent PPE and Equipment

• Positive work culture

Selling Point :

Contact :

Human Resources