Heavy Vehicle Driver - Waste Management

Solo Resource Recovery; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime incentives

Uniform and PPE provided

On-the-job training

Professional team environment

Job security

Job summary

Solo Resource Recovery is seeking HR drivers to operate sideloader waste vehicles at our Gateshead NSW depot. This full-time role offers a base hourly rate with overtime, training on the job, and a supportive team environment.

You will hold an HR licence, have a good driving history, and be ready to start early in the mornings. Safety conscious, reliable, and able to communicate clearly with the team are essential, with previous driving experience considered an advantage.

Qualifications

• HR licence is required.
• Good driving history with a current record.
• Able to start early mornings and work as part of a team.
• Safety conscious and able to adhere to OHS policies.
• Good communication and attention to detail.
• Previous driving experience is advantageous, not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sideloader waste vehicle at Gateshead NSW site.
• Follow company OHS policies and best practices.
• Maintain safe, reliable visual, and vehicle conditions.
• Contribute to a professional, team oriented work environment.

Skills

HR licence

Clean driving record

Reliable and punctual

Job description

Solo Resource Recovery is a family owned and operated business, supplying waste and recycling services throughout Australia. We are seeking HR driversto operate a sideloader waste vehicle. The position is full time and based at our Gateshead NSW site.

As a part of our Solo team, you will benefit from:

A competitive base hourly rate with an opportunity for overtime;

Incentives for the right candidate;

Company uniform and PPE items provided;

On the job training with experienced operators;

Driving reliable, safe, well maintained vehicles;

A professional, team oriented work environment;

Job security, with a long standing, family owned and operated waste management Company.

To be successful in this role you must:

have a HR licence as a minimum;

have a good driving history (a current driving record will be required to be presented at the interview);

be available to start early in the mornings;

be reliable, honest and a team player;

be safety conscious and have the ability to adhere to Company OHS policies and best practice;

possess good communications skills;

have good attention to detail;

have a can-do attitude and enthusiasm.

Previous experience would be an advantage but not essential.

In accordance with our Company’s recruitment process, all successful applicants will be required to undergo a Pre Employment Medical, which includes a drug test. A current driving history, with a good driving record will also need to be provided.