Casual HR Driver & Plant Operator – Modern Equipment

Walgett Shire Council; Lightning Ridge; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer superannuation contributions

Modern, well maintained equipment

Training and development support

Role variety across waste collection, 

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Walgett Shire Council is seeking reliable HR-licensed drivers to join our Environmental Resources team for casual waste services across Walgett and Lightning Ridge. In addition to driving, you may operate loaders, skid steers, compactors, excavators, and other equipment at landfills and quarries.

Applicants should be comfortable outdoors, performing physical tasks, and committed to safety. Roles span waste collection, landfills, quarries, and related operations with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Current HR driver’s licence or higher is required.
• Experience driving heavy vehicles such as garbage/tipper trucks.
• Willing to undertake regular kerbside waste collection.
• Experience operating plant/equipment or willingness to train.
• Able to look after vehicles and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate modern waste collection vehicles and assist with plant operations at landfills, transfer stations, and quarries.
• Perform duties across waste collection, landfills, quarries and plant operations.
• Support daily checks and maintain records as required.

Skills

HR licence

Heavy vehicles

Outdoor work

Daily checks

Teamwork

Tools

Loader

Skid steer

Excavator

Job description

Walgett Shire Council is seeking reliable HR-licensed drivers to join our Environmental Resources team for casual waste services across Walgett and Lightning Ridge. In addition to driving, you may operate loaders, skid steers, compactors, excavators, and other equipment at landfills and quarries.

Applicants should be comfortable outdoors, performing physical tasks, and committed to safety. Roles span waste collection, landfills, quarries, and related operations with flexible hours.