Depot Plant Operator: Front-End Loader & Waste Management

Ku-Ring-Gai Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Health & Fitness reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location

Collaborative team culture

Training opportunities

Job summary

Ku-ring-gai Council is seeking a Plant Operator - Depot in Sydney to support depot operations with heavy plant equipment, material handling and waste management. The role is permanent full-time, offering 38 hours per week within a 9-day fortnight schedule.

Applicants should hold a current MR and forklift licences, White/Blue Cards, Confined Spaces, and AQF Level 3 in chemical handling, with at least five years of depot experience.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy plant equipment.
• Ability to load/unload materials safely and efficiently.
• Commitment to workplace safety and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Operate front-end loader for material handling and depot maintenance.
• Load/unload trucks and coordinate deliveries to material bays.
• Sort and manage waste to support recycling and prevent contamination.
• Maintain records of deliveries, dispatches and waste generated.
• Inspect and maintain depot grounds, buildings, gardens and storage areas.
• Keep drainage pits and trench drains clear and report faults.
• Maintain plant/equipment and report faults.
• Perform depot housekeeping tasks including cleaning and weed control.
• Follow safety procedures and traffic management controls.
• Identify hazards and report environmental risks.
• Complete timesheets, work orders and daily risk assessments.
• Collaborate with team members and contractors for efficient operations.

Skills

Front-end loader

Heavy plant operation

Material handling

Record keeping

Safety procedures

Education

White Card

Blue Card

Confined Spaces

AQF Level 3 - Chemical Handling

Tools

MR licence

Forklift licence

Job description

Ku-ring-gai Council is seeking a Plant Operator - Depot in Sydney to support depot operations with heavy plant equipment, material handling and waste management. The role is permanent full-time, offering 38 hours per week within a 9-day fortnight schedule.

Applicants should hold a current MR and forklift licences, White/Blue Cards, Confined Spaces, and AQF Level 3 in chemical handling, with at least five years of depot experience.