Heavy Machinery Operator – Waste & Recycling Depot

Apply Now; Shellharbour City Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated leasing

Retail discounts

Corporate fitness programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learning & Development opportunities

Annual pay increases

Bi-annual bonus payments

Weekly pay

Job summary

Shellharbour City Council invites applications for a Waste Depot Operator at the Dunmore Waste Depot. You will manage the weighbridge and operate heavy plant to keep the depot running smoothly and in compliance with safety and environmental guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have MR license, experience with loaders/excavators/dozers, and the ability to complete basic reports while upholding WHS standards in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating heavy machinery such as loaders, excavators, and dozers.
• Current MR driver's license and understanding of waste operations.
• Ability to complete basic reports.
• Strong knowledge of WHS regulations and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate weighbridge and manage weighbridge operations.
• Operate a range of heavy plant (loaders, excavators, dozers, compactors) to support depot activities.
• Maintain safety and environmental guidelines on site.
• Learn weighbridge operations and support continuous improvements.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Safety compliance

Reporting

Education

Current MR license

Tools

Weighbridge operations

Job description

Shellharbour City Council invites applications for a Waste Depot Operator at the Dunmore Waste Depot. You will manage the weighbridge and operate heavy plant to keep the depot running smoothly and in compliance with safety and environmental guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have MR license, experience with loaders/excavators/dozers, and the ability to complete basic reports while upholding WHS standards in a team-oriented environment.