Landfill Plant Operator - 7 on/7 off, Heavy Equipment Pro

Shire of East Gippsland; Bairnsdale; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Discounted recreation memberships

Annual leave loading paid in December

Long service and progression salaries

Job summary

East Gippsland Shire Council is seeking a Landfill Plant Operator for the Bairnsdale Landfill. The role supports daily operation, heavy equipment maintenance and waste disposal with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

The position is part-time (0.71 EFT) with a 7 days on / 7 days off pattern and weekend work. Applicants must have plant operation and HR qualifications/licences and be able to work at the Bairnsdale site.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience safely operating landfill plant and heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental and compliance requirements.
• Strong customer service and communication skills with the public and staff.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and undertake daily maintenance of heavy plant and equipment used in landfill operations.
• Operate Watercart for dust suppression on site.
• Manage unloading and disposal of waste, ensuring only permitted waste is accepted and recyclables diverted.
• Direct customers to designated waste disposal and recycling areas and provide professional service.
• Maintain the landfill site, including roads, drainage, cleanliness and stockpiles of cover material.
• Complete required paperwork, machinery compliance checks and support site operations per safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

HR competency qualifications and licences

Job description

East Gippsland Shire Council is seeking a Landfill Plant Operator for the Bairnsdale Landfill. The role supports daily operation, heavy equipment maintenance and waste disposal with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

The position is part-time (0.71 EFT) with a 7 days on / 7 days off pattern and weekend work. Applicants must have plant operation and HR qualifications/licences and be able to work at the Bairnsdale site.