Are you an experienced Plant Operator / Truck Driver Waste looking for your next challenge while balancing lifestyle? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic team within the Mid-Western Regional Council? Join our Waste team in an award-winning local government organisation. What we are looking for
As an experienced driver, you value safety, reliability and providing excellent customer service. What we offer A part-time role, based on site in Mudgee, working 24 hours per week (each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) The salary range being offered for this part-time position is $1,510.48-$1,699.95 gross (pro-rata) per fortnight plus superannuation which equates to an annual salary of $39,272.48-$44.198.90 gross (pro-rata) plus superannuation and allowance (dependent on skills, qualifications and experience). Key Accountabilities - Operate Council’s rear load collection truck to ensure all bins are emptied as per the collection roster.
- Ensure that all bins and the area around bins are clean and tidy.
- Ensure communications with all other staff (including those on rostered weekend work) prior to their
shift on the landfill to ensure work plans are explained.
- Carry out manual tasks as required and ensure that all work areas including trucks and plant are kept
in a safe, clean and tidy condition.
- To actively promote and demonstrate the core values and behavioural requirements of the
Workplace Environment Statement.
- Operate and maintain plant to complete routine waste collection tasks, under limited direction, both in
compliance with both Council Standards, Procedures and Policy and Environment Protection
Authority (EPA) requirements.
- Operate the waste collection trucks, water truck, sidearm, front lift, rear loader, sweeper, hook liftin a
safe and effective manner, knowing the limit of the trucks to ensure safe operation.
- Monitor waste stream collected and manage or report any issues relating to contamination in
accordance with council policy and EPA requirements
- Collect all waste in and around waste collection containers to ensure the area is left in a clean and
tidy condition.
- Ensure all material collected is transported and delivered/disposed of in accordance with regulatory
requirements.
- Drive with safety and be conversant with and observe transport regulations which apply to truck
operations, State Licence regulations and traffic laws.
- Report to senior staff, any infringements to Councils policies for landfill and transfer station
operations.
- Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change, demonstrating a willingness to do what is required to
deliver quality outcomes, within your skills, competencies and training.
- Proactively participant as a team player to contribute towards the achievement of team goals.
- Ensure works comply with quality systems including standard of works and environmental protection
issues.
- Operate L/F equipment such as bobcats, loaders, compactors safely and in accordance with Council
procedures.
About Mudgee: The Mudgee Region is blessed with outstanding tourist delights, investment opportunities and lifestyle attractions, all just 3.5 hours from Sydney. Add to this breathtaking natural beauty, fine wine, locally grown produce and a real community with heart and soul; it’s a perfect lifestyle envied by others. What’s more, Mudgee has been named the top NSW tourism town – two years running!
What is next - Applications close on Friday, 15 May at 11:59pm. Interviews may be conducted with suitable candidates before the closing date, and the position may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found. Further information can be obtained from: HR Team, (02) 6357 5054 Working at Mid-Western Regional Council - YouTube |
