Landfill Lead Operator - Day Shift, Safety-First Team

HiQ; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team‑oriented culture

Strong safety culture

Job summary

HiQ in Melbourne, Victoria, seeks an experienced Landfill Leading Hand for our Bulla site. You will lead a landfill crew, operate mobile plant such as compactors, dozers, excavators and haul trucks, and ensure waste is placed, compacted and covered to standard.

Working 6:00am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with possible weekend work. You will coordinate the shift, assist the Site Supervisor, and maintain safety, housekeeping and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Solid experience operating landfill plant, ideally compactors, dozers and excavators.
• A Statement of Attainment is desirable.
• Previous experience in a leading hand, team leader or senior operator role is highly regarded.
• Working knowledge of landfill operations, including cell filling, compaction and daily cover, is highly regarded.
• Clear and confident communication skills when dealing with operators, supervisors and customers.
• A strong commitment to safety and willingness to speak up when something isn’t right.
• A strong work ethic, sound judgement and initiative to keep the job moving.
• A current White Card and driver’s licence.
• Confidence completing daily paperwork and basic reporting.
• Ability to carry out daily pre‑start checks on machinery.

Responsibilities

• Allocate tasks and plant to operators as directed.
• Manage traffic and tipping at the active face.
• Check incoming loads and flag non‑conforming waste.
• Maintain compaction, cover and litter control standards.
• Support compliance with EPA licence conditions and site procedures.
• Lead by example on pre‑start checks and Take 5s; contribute to toolbox talks.

Job description

HiQ in Melbourne, Victoria, seeks an experienced Landfill Leading Hand for our Bulla site. You will lead a landfill crew, operate mobile plant such as compactors, dozers, excavators and haul trucks, and ensure waste is placed, compacted and covered to standard.

Working 6:00am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with possible weekend work. You will coordinate the shift, assist the Site Supervisor, and maintain safety, housekeeping and reporting requirements.