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The City of Canning are looking for skilled Waste Service Operators with extensive experience operating Side-loading rubbish trucks and related plant and machinery.
Reporting to the Coordinator Waste Operations, this full-time permanent position is responsible for providing a timely waste collection and disposal service within the City of Canning and ensuring professional customer service to the City’s residents and customers.
A snapshot of your new role:
- Operate a variety of plant and vehicles including (but not limited to) Side-loading Rubbish & Recycle trucks, Schaffer Loaders, Rear-loading Litter & Verge trucks
- Act as vehicle custodian, including responsibility of pre-starts, vehicle logs and routine daily maintenance
- Collect verge-side green waste, including illegally dumped material
- Bin maintenance and litter collection, including park and street bins
- Assist in training and coaching new team members
- Assist in resolving customer enquiries and complaints
Who we’re looking for:
- Heavy vehicle license - minimum “HR-A”
- Extensive experience operating Side-loading rubbish trucks
- Proven experience operating other waste collection vehicles and associated plant and machinery
- Professional, customer-focused and team orientated
- Ability to carry out physically demanding tasks in a safe manner in all weather conditions
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks
- Satisfactory National Police Clearance (under six months)
Why apply for this role?
- Full-time permanent position
- 4 day week & 9.5 hour days on a rotating roster
- $69,407.87 per annum ($35.13 p/hr) + super
- Opportunity for overtime available, as required
- Annual leave loading and superannuation contribution matching
- Access to a comprehensive wellbeing program and initiatives, including wellness seminars, flu vaccination and skins checks
- Complimentary membership to the Cannington and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness)
Impact the Community in a Big Way
The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference! With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.
Canning welcomes you to apply:
Click APPLY to complete the application and submit your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred). You may also contact Reuben Thom 0409 328 *** for a confidential discussion. Visit our website www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs for more information about the role.
Applications are open until 5.00pm Friday 23 February 2024. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.
