Industrial Services Operator

Avcon Industrial and Response Pty Ltd; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Avcon Industrial and Response Pty Ltd – Newcastle NSW is seeking an experienced industrial services operator with a strong safety focus. You will join a team delivering reliable waste collection, transport and site management across challenging environments.

The role requires operating HR vehicles and industrial equipment safely, performing pre-start checks, and maintaining compliance records. You will work extended days with regular overtime, reflecting the earning potential.

Qualifications

• Current HR (Heavy Rigid) driver's licence.
• Proven experience in the waste industry.
• Working at Heights ticket, Confined Space ticket and HPW ticket required.

Responsibilities

• Operate HR vehicles and industrial equipment safely and efficiently.
• Carry out waste collection, transportation and disposal in line with regulations and company procedures.
• Conduct pre-start checks on vehicles and equipment and report any faults or hazards.
• Work safely in high-risk environments including at heights and in confined spaces where required.
• Operate high pressure water (HPW) equipment and carry out non-destructive digging (NDD) as required.
• Follow all WHS policies, site safety plans and standard operating procedures at all times.
• Maintain accurate job records, dockets and compliance documentation.

Tools

HR Licence

Working at Heights

Confined Space

HPW Ticket

Job description

Avcon Industrial and Response Pty Ltd – Newcastle NSW

Are you an experienced industrial services operator with a strong safety focus? We are looking for a reliable, hardworking operator to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate HR vehicles and industrial equipment safely and efficiently
• Carry out waste collection, transportation and disposal in line with regulations and company procedures
• Conduct pre-start checks on vehicles and equipment and report any faults or hazards
• Work safely in high-risk environments including at heights and in confined spaces where required
• Operate high pressure water (HPW) equipment and carry out non-destructive digging (NDD) as required
• Follow all WHS policies, site safety plans and standard operating procedures at all times
• Maintain accurate job records, dockets and compliance documentation

Requirements — Must Have

• Current HR (Heavy Rigid) driver's licence
• Proven experience in the waste industry
• Working at Heights ticket
• Confined Space ticket
• High Pressure Water (HPW) ticket
• This is a full-time role with regular overtime available
• Our operators frequently work extended days, and the earning potential reflects that.