Multi Skilled Plant Operator

Wyndham City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyndham City Council invites applications for a Multi Skilled Plant Operator at the RDF in Werribee, VIC. You will operate a range of landfill plant and equipment, perform pre-start checks, and help maintain safe, efficient site operations in compliance with EPA requirements.

Preferred candidates hold a current Victorian Driver's licence and ideally an HR licence, with experience in waste or resource recovery.

Qualifications

• Current Victorian Driver's licence is required.
• Current Heavy Rigid (HR) licence is highly desirable.
• Experience operating plant and equipment in waste or resource recovery environment.
• Ability to work unsupervised and follow safety procedures and systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of plant and equipment used in landfill operations (dozers, compactors, excavators, loaders, dump trucks, and more).
• Complete pre-start checks, greasing, cleaning and routine maintenance.
• Identify and report faults to minimise downtime.
• Direct customers and vehicles around the site for safe access.
• Maintain general housekeeping and comply with safety procedures and SWMS.

Skills

Safe operation

Safety compliance

Customer service

Unsupervised work

Tools

Plant tickets

Job description

Remuneration: Band 4 salary from $40.69 per hour plus superannuation

Location: Werribee Refuse Disposal Facility - 470 Wests Rd, Werribee VIC 3030

About the role

We are looking for a Multi Skilled Plant Operator to join our experienced team at the RDF. You’ll work in a supportive environment with new plant and equipment, helping maintain safe, efficient site operations and meet EPA requirements.

What your day will look like

• Operate a range of plant and equipment used in landfill operations, including dozers, compactors, excavators, front-end loaders, articulated dump trucks, hook trucks and material handlers.
• Complete pre-start checks, greasing, cleaning and routine maintenance to keep equipment in good working order.
• Identify, document and report equipment faults or damage to help minimise downtime.
• Direct customers and vehicles around the site to support safe and efficient access.
• Complete general housekeeping duties to keep the site and facilities clean, safe and presentable.
• Follow all safety procedures, including Job Safety Assessments and Safe Work Method Statements.

Previous experience operating plant and equipment is valued, but we’re also interested in people who are keen to learn and develop their skills. Some plant tickets are preferred but not essential. If you’re unsure whether your current experience or qualifications are suitable, we encourage you to get in touch for a chat.

What you will bring

• A current Victorian Driver's licence (Required)
• A current Heavy Rigid (HR) licence (Highly desirable)
• High level of competence and appropriate licenses and tickets to operate one or more items of plant and equipment including compactor, dozer, excavator, material handler, articulated dump truck or hook truck
• Considerable experience in a waste or resource recovery environment
• Sound knowledge and understanding of occupational health and safety and personnel practices and systems in the workplace
• The ability to work unsupervised and follow complex work activities whilst achieving a high level of safety, customer service and performance objectives

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Sam Ellery, Area Leader Landfill Operations on 0447 514 ***.

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via *******@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6***.

Current Wyndham employees who accept a permanent or temporary role of 12 months or more must relinquish any existing casual position with Council, regardless of whether the new role is full-time or part-time. Additionally, employees cannot be absent from their substantive position for more than 24 months. If this occurs, they may be required to relinquish or return to their substantive role.

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, pleasevisitourwebsite.