Plant Operator - Waste Facilities

Banana Shire Council; Australia; Remote; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Banana Shire Council is seeking a hands-on labourer to support landfill and transfer station operations in Queensland. You will operate heavy vehicles, perform routine maintenance, collect recyclables and respond to customer requests while maintaining accurate records and reports.

The role requires a current Queensland C class licence, White/Blue Card, and a proactive, safety-driven approach. Weekend work and on-site teamwork are involved, with opportunities for training and career development.

Qualifications

• Queensland C class driver’s licence is compulsory.
• White Card or Blue Card (General Safety Induction) compulsory.
• Desirable: Certificate of Competency – Self-Propelled Compactor or Roller Compactor.
• Desirable: Certificate of Competency – Front-End Loader.
• HR Class Driver’s Licence is desirable in Queensland.

Responsibilities

• Undertake landfill and transfer station site works.
• Operate equipment and plant at waste sites.
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections and report faults.
• Prepare daily written reports of status of works.
• Collect recyclables and commercial waste.
• Liaise with clients and Council staff; provide information as needed.
• Assist in disaster management training and response as required.
• Undertake routine administrative tasks (e.g., timesheets).

Skills

Heavy vehicle operation

Labouring experience

Literacy & numeracy

Oral communication

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Self-supervision

WHS/EEO commitment

Waste collection awareness

Local Government experience

Education

Queensland Construction White Card / Blue Card

HR Class Driver’s Licence

Queensland C Class Driver Licence

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertake landfill and transfer station site works
• Perform labouring duties as required
• Operate various equipment and plant at designated waste sites
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections in accordance with the vehicle checklist and report any faults found
• Maintain vehicle in accordance with Council procedures
• Prepare daily written reports of status of works undertaken
• Collect recyclables from off-site locations
• Report identified weeds
• Respond to internal and external customer request as required
• Participate in toolbox and team meetings
• Collect commercial waste from premises in accordance with the daily collection program and service specifications as required
• Collect spillage of waste from the road reserve within the allocated collection area
• Undertake special collections at designated premises as required
• Operate weighbridge
• Collect payments from landfill customers
• Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations
• Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties, including providing and obtaining information
• Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position, e.g. timesheets
• Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices, as required
• Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required
• Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS

Compulsory

• Queensland ‘C’ class driver’s licence
• Queensland Construction White Card or Blue Card (General Safety Induction).

Desirable

• Certificate of Competency – Self-Propelled Compactor or Roller Compactor
• Certificate of Competency – Front-End Loader
• Queensland 'HR’ class driver’s licence.

ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Compulsory

• Experience operating heavy vehicles and plant
• Demonstrated labouring experience
• Sound level of literacy, numeracy and oral communication skills
• Sound level of computer literacy
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Experience working under minimal or no supervision
• Sound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices.

Desirable

• Experience operating waste collection vehicles and equipment
• Other plant operator tickets
• Local Government experience.

CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS

The Employee agrees to comply with the following:

• Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Customer service standards
• Council’s Code of Conduct
• Environment and Sustainability policy and procedure
• Human Rights legislation, actively promoting its principles in all activities
• Human Resources policies and procedures
• Financial Management policies and procedures
• Records Management policies and procedures
• Disaster Management policies and procedures

SPECIFIC CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• The employee acknowledges that this role requires them to hold and maintain a class ‘C' driver’s licence and that the loss of licence may jeopardise employment with Council
• The employee agrees to be available for work on weekends and public holidays as required
• The employee acknowledges that this role has been identified as working in an ‘at risk work location’ and/or is an ‘at risk worker’ and subsequently agrees to be protected by the relevant immunisations in accordance with Council’s Staff Immunisation Program and will participate in required health monitoring in accordance with the guidelines set out by council and relevant legislation and industry standards
• The employee acknowledges this role is physically demanding and requires an adequate level of fitness to be held and maintained in order to successfully undertake manual labouring tasks.