Driver - Rear Lift

Cleanaway Careers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleanaway Careers team in Brooklyn, VIC is seeking an experienced HR Driver to operate Rear Lift Collection Vehicles, performing hard waste pickups including bulky household items from residential areas. This hands-on role requires regular heavy lifting and a strong safety mindset.

You will hold a current HR Licence, be physically fit, and deliver high standards of customer service while maintaining vehicle cleanliness and completing inspections.

Qualifications

• Current HR Licence is required.
• Physically fit for manual handling and lifting.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Rear Lift collection vehicles
• Complete bulk waste collection services across allocated runs
• Perform manual handling and loading activities as required
• Conduct daily pre-start inspections and basic vehicle checks
• Deliver a high standard of customer service
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and presentation

Skills

Physically fit

Safety-conscious

Customer service

Professional communication

Education

HR Licence

Job description

• Permanent Position – Brooklyn, VIC
• $34.44 per hour + overtime opportunities
• HR licence required

The Opportunity

Cleanaway is seeking an experienced and safety-focused HR Driver to join our Brooklyn team operating a Rear Lift Collection Vehicle. This hands‑on role involves hard waste collection services, including the collection of bulky household items from residential areas. Regular heavy lifting and manual handling are a key part of the role.

Duties include:

• Safely operate Rear Lift collection vehicles
• Complete bulk waste collection services across allocated runs
• Perform manual handling and loading activities as required
• Conduct daily pre‑start inspections and basic vehicle checks
• Deliver a high standard of customer service
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and presentation

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A current HR Licence
• Physically fit and comfortable working in a hands‑on environment
• A strong commitment to workplace safety
• Professional communication and customer service skills
• Clean driving record
• Reliable work ethic and positive team attitude

About Us

Join us at Cleanaway and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together.

We transform waste into resources and renewable energy. When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

As a high growth, ASX listed organisation with over 10,000 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company with industry leading HSE performance. We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities Nationally.

Why join Cleanaway?

• Competitive salary package
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career opportunities in a high growth, Australian business
• Supportive and safe work environment
• Paid parental leave
• Great company benefits: Employee share program, company discounts, salary packaging, flu vaccinations, EAP, discounts on private health insurance and more

Our Process

Our recruitment process involves a number of checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, medicals, drug & alcohol testing, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right‑to‑work status.

We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans), and cultural backgrounds.