Loader Operator

Council Jobs; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Council Jobs in Mount Isa City is seeking a hands-on operator to run a Front End Loader at our Materials Recovery Facility, contributing to environmental compliance and efficient waste management. Join a small team and help operate plant and machinery while following WHS requirements.

The role involves pre-start checks, basic maintenance, and support for recycling operations in varying weather, with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Current tickets/certificates/RII competencies in Front End Loader or Manitou Telehandler.
• Current Class HR Driver Licence (manual C) is Desirable.
• Current Car Driver Licence is Mandatory.
• SafeWork High Risk Licence for LF – Forklift – desired.

Responsibilities

• Operate Front End Loader within the MRF building and assist with general MRF operations.
• Operate other Plant and Machinery as required in the Waste Management Group.
• Undertake pre-start checks, inspections and basic servicing of plant/equipment.
• Maintain servicing records and timesheets in line with WHS requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Pre-start checks

Documentation

Tools

Front End Loader

Manitou Telehandler

Job description

This position is to operate as a team member to achieve environmental compliance at Council’s Waste Management sites, primarily the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), by effectively and efficiently working with other team members and operating plant and machinery whilst adhering to workplace health and safety requirements.

This Position requires safe and appropriate operation of a Front-End Loader within the MRF building, and assisting with the general MRF operations, as well as occasional Operation of other Plant and Machinery within the wider Waste Management Group.

About you:

• Current tickets/certificates/RII competencies in Front End Loader or Manitou Telehandler.
• Current Class HR Driver Licence (inclusive of manual “C” class) is Desirable.
• Current Car Driver Licence is Mandatory.
• SafeWork High Risk Licence for LF – Forklift – desired.
• Sound understanding of pre-start.
• Inspections and the ability to undertake basic servicing and preventative maintenance of plantand equipment.
• Sound literacy and numeracy skills necessary to maintain servicing records and completion oftimesheets and other relevant documentation.
• Working knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety requirements and the ability to undertakemanual labouring duties correctly.
• An interest in Recycling, or previous experience within a recycling environment, is desirable
• Ability to operate as an effective team member and contribute to the achievement of teamobjectives.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and undertake the physical demands ofthe position.