Full-Time Waste & Recycling Technician

Wagga Wagga City Council; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Job summary

Wagga Wagga City Council is hiring a Resource Recovery Operator at Gregadoo Waste Management Centre. The role covers transfer station operations, load inspections, directing customers, operating equipment, and site safety across on-site and rural transfer stations.

You will contribute to waste reduction efforts, provide customer service, and participate in routine maintenance. A strong safety mindset and ability to work in a team and independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• General Construction Induction Training Card and forklift competency are required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake waste management and recycling duties including transfer station operations, load inspections and directing public and contractors to correct waste disposal areas.
• Support site maintenance, unloading/loading activities, litter control and rural transfer stations as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and operate plant and equipment per Council standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Independent work

Education

General Construction Induction Training Card

National Certificates of Competency - Forklift (LF)

Tools

Forklift (LF) certification

MR Licence (Desirable)

Job description

Wagga Wagga City Council is hiring a Resource Recovery Operator at Gregadoo Waste Management Centre. The role covers transfer station operations, load inspections, directing customers, operating equipment, and site safety across on-site and rural transfer stations.

You will contribute to waste reduction efforts, provide customer service, and participate in routine maintenance. A strong safety mindset and ability to work in a team and independently are essential.