Address About the role
Do you have an HR licence? Do you have experience operating various machinery? If you answered yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Bathurst Regional Council is currently looking for a suitably qualified and experienced person to join the team at Council's Waste Management Centre in the critical role of Waste Management Centre Operator (WMC Operator).
As the WMC Operator, you will be responsible for effectively compacting and covering waste material at the tip face using Council's Compactor and Front-End Loader. You will be required to operate various items of plant in a manner appropriate to the EPA licence conditions and in accordance with WHS requirements, relevant codes and legislation. You will work across Rural Transfer Stations as well as the Waste Management Centre Transfer Station. Ideally, the successful candidates will have experience in driving and operating Multi-lift trucks with trailer and skid steer loader.
Key Requirements
Driver's Licence Class HR
Certification and experience in the operation of various items of plant and trucks
Working knowledge of WHS procedures including Work Health & Safety Induction
Experience in handling customers to reach successful outcomes
Ability to operate a computer
Willingness to work weekends and public holidays as required (penalty rates will apply)
What we can offer
Work/Life Balance
Rostered day off every third week
Generous leave entitlements
Corporate gym membership
Employee education assistance
Access to training and professional development opportunities
Access to confidential employee assistance program
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This position requires a pre employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug & alcohol screen.
Salary: $1,116.30 to $1,172.82 per week + Adverse working allowance of $47.27 per week + weekend & public holiday penalty rates (when applicable) + Super
Position Status: Permanent Full Time
Hours of work: 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with an RDO every third week
Application closing date: Sunday, 10 March 2024, at 11.30pm
Contact Officer: Tania Parkinson, Solid Waste Supervisor - 6333 6574
Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.
We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.
How to Apply
To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire below. You will then be prompted to attach your resume and copies of any relevant qualifications (please note, attaching a resume is mandatory). You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.
