Full-Time Waste & Recycling Station Operator

Yass Valley Council; Sutton Forest; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Uniform provided

Adverse Working Conditions Allowance

Job summary

Yass Valley Council is looking for a reliable Transfer Station Operator to join our local government team on a full-time basis. This hands-on role supports safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operation of our transfer stations.

The successful candidate will maintain cleanliness, assist customers with recycling and waste disposal, and ensure compliance with WHS policies while working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Physically capable of performing the duties of the position.
• Experience in waste management or related roles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe and well-presented facility.
• Assist customers with recycling and waste disposal.
• Provide friendly and professional customer service to community members.
• Monitor dump sites to prevent contamination and illicit dumping.
• Collect recyclables and items of monetary value.
• Sort plastic and glass containers into appropriate bins.
• Record daily takings and transaction information for reconciliation.
• Follow WHS policies and procedures at all times.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Customer service

Communication

Tools

Skid steer

Excavator

HR Licence

Job description

Yass Valley Council is looking for a reliable Transfer Station Operator to join our local government team on a full-time basis. This hands-on role supports safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operation of our transfer stations.

The successful candidate will maintain cleanliness, assist customers with recycling and waste disposal, and ensure compliance with WHS policies while working outdoors in varying weather conditions.