Driver - Side Lift

Cleanaway; Albury City; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms and PPE provided

Induction and training provided

Onsite parking

Job summary

Cleanaway is hiring a Side Lift Driver at our Lavington depot in NSW. This full-time role involves loading/unloading domestic waste bins and delivering loads to designated facilities. You will help maintain vehicle presentation and safety as part of a reliable team.

Applicants should have an HR licence, a clean driving record, and be committed to safety. Pre-employment medical and drug tests are required; some weekend work may be available.

Qualifications

• HR Licence minimum required.
• Clean driving record required.
• Positive team attitude and reliability.
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Must pass pre-employment medical and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload domestic waste bins.
• Deliver loads to recycling/disposal facilities as directed.
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Keep vehicle clean and well presented inside and out.

Skills

HR Licence

Clean Driving Record

Team attitude

Safety minded

Medical/drug test clearance

Job description

Join Australia’s leader in sustainable, total waste management solutions.

• Permanent – Full Time – Lavington NSW
• Monday to Friday, Day Shift, 6 am starts
• $34.37 an hour. + Overtime as required. All overtime is paid at overtime rates
• Ability to work 10-12 hours per day
• Some weekend work available - All hours paid at Overtime rates
• Uniforms and PPE provided
• Induction and training provided

The Opportunity

Based at our Lavington NSW depot, we are seeking experienced Truck Driver / Heavy Vehicle Driver for Full-time work performing essential services throughout the region.

As a Side Lift Driver, you will be responsible for:

• Perform loading and unloading duties of domestic waste bins
• Delivering loads to nominated recycling and disposal facilities
• Ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
• Maintaining presentation of the vehicle, inside and out

About You

• HR Licence as a minimum
• Clean Driving record
• Good team attitude, reliable and willing to learn
• A strong commitment to safety, and a willingness to work as part of a team
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug test
• Waste industry experience is not essential

Why Cleanaway

• Full-time, permanent role
• Great rates, penalties and overtime
• Safe and reliable fleet maintained in our modern workshops, with onsite parking, PPE and uniform provided.
• Zero harm safety culture: the safety, health and wellbeing of our people and the communities where we operate are our first and foremost consideration.
• Great company benefits: Employee discounted share purchase scheme, company discounts, salary packaging, flu vaccinations, EAP and more.
• Australia’s largest waste management company: career, training and development opportunities.
• Company commitment to diversity and inclusion programs: 18 weeks paid primary carer leave top up and options for flexible work.

Who we are:

Cleanaway is Australia’s largest waste management organisation with over 10,000 employees working at over 400 sites. We have been around in Australia for over 50 years, delivering solutions that offer extraordinary benefits not just for our customers, but for our communities and environment we live in. Cleanaway provides sustainable waste management solutions to a range of customers including councils, small businesses, large corporate entities and government agencies.

Cleanaway is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages and values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from First Nations peoples, mature age and early careers, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Applications close: 20 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time