Afternoon Shift Plant Operator – Earthmoving (Deer Park)

Cleanaway Waste Management; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Flexible working arrangements

Paid parental leave

Employee share program

Job summary

Cleanaway Waste Management is seeking a skilled Mobile Plant Operator to join the Deer Park Landfill team in Melbourne. You will operate heavy equipment such as dozers, compactors, wheel loaders and moxy trucks, perform tip face operations and ensure waste placement and compaction follow EPA guidelines.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork and adherence to operational plans, with potential overtime, weekend work, and a permanent full-time arrangement.

Qualifications

• Two-three of the above plant operator competencies (VOC, RII, etc.) are required.
• Experience operating dozers, compactors, wheel loaders and moxy trucks.
• Good understanding of safety and environmental compliance in landfill/earthworks.
• Ability to work in a team and follow operational plans.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy machinery such as dozers, compactors, wheeled loader and moxy trucks.
• Perform tip face operations including waste placement and compaction.
• Follow plans and EPA guidelines at all times.
• Carry out daily cover operations and mix/apply cover materials.
• Assist with light site maintenance and basic manual handling as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Operations planning

Education

Plant operator ticket

HR Licence (beneficial)

VOC / RII competencies (2-3)

Tools

Dozer

Compactor

Wheel loader

Moxy trucks

Job description

Cleanaway Waste Management is seeking a skilled Mobile Plant Operator to join the Deer Park Landfill team in Melbourne. You will operate heavy equipment such as dozers, compactors, wheel loaders and moxy trucks, perform tip face operations and ensure waste placement and compaction follow EPA guidelines.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork and adherence to operational plans, with potential overtime, weekend work, and a permanent full-time arrangement.