Rear Lift Waste Truck Operator — Safe, Reliable Service

Vibrant Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Vibrant Services, a leading waste management provider in Victoria, is hiring a Rear Lift Waste Truck Driver for our Pascoe Vale depot. This full-time role involves operating a rear lift truck, collecting waste from homes and businesses, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will be the frontline representative, maintaining service standards and delivering reliable, professional waste collection with attention to detail. Training and career development are provided.

Qualifications

• Holding a valid Heavy Rigid or Medium Rigid licence with a clean driving record.
• Experience operating rear lift waste collection trucks or similar heavy vehicles.
• Demonstrated commitment to health and safety practices, including manual handling.
• Physical fitness to lift, climb and perform repetitive movements as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a rear lift waste collection truck safely and in line with laws and policies.
• Collect waste from residential and commercial sites using the rear lift.
• Load the truck within weight limits and distribute weight appropriately.
• Maintain records of collections and issues during shifts.
• Conduct pre- and post-shift vehicle inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Follow health and safety requirements and wear PPE.
• Interact professionally with customers and address queries courteously.
• Transport waste to disposal facilities in compliance with regulations.
• Keep the truck clean and well-maintained; complete routes on schedule.

Skills

HR/MR Licence

Waste truck experience

Safety mindset

Job description

Vibrant Services, a leading waste management provider in Victoria, is hiring a Rear Lift Waste Truck Driver for our Pascoe Vale depot. This full-time role involves operating a rear lift truck, collecting waste from homes and businesses, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will be the frontline representative, maintaining service standards and delivering reliable, professional waste collection with attention to detail. Training and career development are provided.