Loader Operator: Paid Training & Career Growth on Dharug Country

Cleanaway; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Hands-on operating experience

Mentoring from experienced operators

Exposure to resource recovery

Multi-skilled development

Competitive casual pay

Ongoing development opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Career pathways with Cleanaway

Job summary

Cleanaway, through the Yellow Gear Academy, offers a paid training program to become a Loader Operator at Eastern Creek Organics on Dharug Country. No prior loader experience is required, and trainees will receive hands-on experience operating heavy machinery and learn to manage organic materials in a real-world setting.

The role starts with a structured training phase, VOC assessment, and then a casual roster with standard daytime hours.

Qualifications

• Hold a current Australian Driver's Licence.
• Be willing to learn and operate heavy machinery.
• Have a strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Be willing to complete a pre-employment medical assessment.
• Be willing to complete drug and alcohol testing.
• Be physically capable of undertaking operational duties.
• Be available to complete the full-time training phase.

Responsibilities

• Learning to safely operate heavy mobile plant.
• Loading, moving and managing organic materials.
• Supporting composting and resource recovery operations.
• Conducting pre-start inspections and safety checks.
• Maintaining safe work areas and housekeeping standards.
• Working with unprocessed organic materials and green waste.
• Following environmental and safety procedures.
• Contributing to a circular economy by helping transform organic waste into reusable products.
• Working as part of a supportive site operations team.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Safety conscious

Reliability

Communication skills

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Interest in machinery

Tools

CAT 962M Loader

Skid Steer

Mini Excavator

Job description

Cleanaway, through the Yellow Gear Academy, offers a paid training program to become a Loader Operator at Eastern Creek Organics on Dharug Country. No prior loader experience is required, and trainees will receive hands-on experience operating heavy machinery and learn to manage organic materials in a real-world setting.

The role starts with a structured training phase, VOC assessment, and then a casual roster with standard daytime hours.