Multi Skilled Plant Operator

gforce employment + recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

gforce is seeking an experienced Multi Skilled Plant Operator to join a waste management and resource recovery operation in Melbourne. You will operate a range of heavy plant and ensure safe, efficient site operations in all weather conditions.

The role requires licences for heavy equipment, focus on safety, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team; overtime and standby may be required.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a waste management or resource recovery environment.
• Hold relevant heavy plant licences/tickets (HR, etc.).
• Current Victorian driver’s licence.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy plant and equipment including dozers, compactors, excavators, and loaders.
• Follow landfill cell design plans and site operation procedures.
• Perform pre-start checks and basic maintenance tasks.
• Identify equipment defects and report issues.
• Assist with waste placement, resource recovery, and site operations.
• Direct customers and vehicles to ensure safe site access.
• Maintain cleanliness and uphold safety standards.
• Work toward production targets while maintaining quality.

Skills

Heavy plant operation

HR licence

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Tools

GPS machinery

Job description

Waste Management | Landfill & Resource Recovery Operations

gforce is seeking an experienced Multi Skilled Plant Operator to join a waste management and resource recovery operation. This role is ideal for a skilled operator with experience in heavy plant and machinery who takes pride in working safely, efficiently and as part of a team.

About the Role

You will play an important role in the safe and efficient operation of a landfill and transfer station, operating a range of heavy plant and equipment while supporting waste placement, resource recovery and general site operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate heavy plant and equipment, including dozers, compactors, excavators, front-end loaders, articulated dump trucks, graders and hook trucks.
• Operate GPS-equipped machinery and follow landfill cell design plans.
• Complete pre-start checks, routine maintenance, greasing and cleaning of plant and equipment.
• Identify, document and report equipment defects or damage.
• Assist with recovering recyclable materials and diverting waste from landfill.
• Direct customers and vehicles on site to maintain safe and efficient access.
• Maintain site cleanliness and general housekeeping.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures, risk assessments and environmental compliance requirements.
• Work towards agreed productivity targets while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Skills, Experience & Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Considerable experience in a waste management or resource recovery environment.
• Strong operating skills and appropriate licences and tickets for relevant heavy plant and equipment.
• Experience operating machinery such as compactors, dozers, excavators, front-end loaders, articulated dump trucks and hook trucks.
• A current Victorian driver’s licence.
• A current Heavy Rigid (HR) licence.
• A demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety and compliance procedures.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work efficiently, meet productivity targets and follow operational plans.

Important Information

• The role involves working outdoors in varying weather conditions and around moving vehicles, dust, noise and waste.
• The ability to undertake occasional overtime, assist with emergency call-outs and be available for standby when required.
• Appointment is subject to a satisfactory police check and evidence of the right to work in Australia.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.