Operator - Transfer Station

Cleanaway Waste Management; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary package

Career development opportunities

Paid parental leave

Employee share plan

Job summary

Cleanaway Waste Management in Warrnambool, VIC, is seeking an Operator to join our transfer station team. You will operate excavators, wheel loaders and skid steers, ensuring yard cleanliness and efficient daily operations.

This hands-on role suits someone with heavy machinery experience who can work independently while delivering strong customer service to the public and site staff. Training and support are provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Current Excavator ticket
• Loader ticket current and valid
• Forklift licence preferred but not essential
• Experience is advantageous, but we value attitude and are willing to train the right candidate
• Proven ability to work autonomously and take initiative
• Committed to delivering excellent customer service to customers and members of the public
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively within a team

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy machinery including excavators, wheel loaders and skid steers
• Maintain cleanliness in the yard
• Repair and maintain bins and other items
• Assist with weighbridge operations as required
• Support the day-to-day running of the transfer station
• Follow site safety and environmental procedures at all times

Skills

Autonomy

Teamwork

Customer service

Initiative

Tools

Excavator ticket

Loader ticket

Forklift licence

Job description

• $38.26 per hour + overtime opportunities
• Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm
• Permanent Full-time – Warrnambool, VIC

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a skilled Operator to join our team at our Warrnambool transfer station.

This hands‑on role is ideal for someone heavy machinery experience keen to contribute to essential waste operations that support the local environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate heavy machinery including excavators, wheel loaders and skid steers
• Maintain cleanliness in the yard
• Repair and maintain bins and other items
• Assist with weighbridge operations as required
• Support the day-to-day running of the transfer station
• Follow site safety and environmental procedures at all times

About You

• Current Excavator and Loader ticket
• Forklift licence preferred but not essential
• Experience is advantageous, but we value attitude above all and are willing to train the right candidate
• Proven ability to work autonomously and take initiative
• Committed to delivering excellent customer service to customers and members of the public
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively within a team

About Us

Join us at Cleanaway and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together.

We transform waste into resources and renewable energy. When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

As a high growth, ASX listed organisation with over 10,000 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company with industry leading HSE performance. We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities Nationally.

Why join Cleanaway?

• Attractive salary package
• Career development opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Great company benefits: Annual employee share plan offer, novated leasing, optional flu vaccinations, EAP access, discounts on private health insurance, company discounts + much more!

Our Process

Our recruitment process involves a number of checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, medicals, drug & alcohol testing, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.

We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans), and cultural backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by emailing [e-mail].

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future

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Vacancy no:

525305

Work Type

Permanent - Full Time

Location

Warrnambool VIC Australia

Categories

Drivers & Operators