Solo Operator

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time position

Eight rest days per year

Study assistance

Award-winning learning and development

Health and well-being initiatives incl

26 weeks paid parental leave

Job summary

Banyule City Council is seeking a Solo Operator to oversee kerbside collection of household waste, recycling, organics and related services in the Banyule municipality. You will autonomously operate a Side Loader with emphasis on safety, quality and vehicle upkeep.

This full-time role runs 38 hours per week with a 5:15am start. A Heavy Rigid (HR) license and WHS awareness are essential for joining our team and delivering essential waste services to the community.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy vehicle waste collection equipment including side loaders.
• Experience collecting household garbage, recycling, organics, parks waste and commercial waste.
• Commitment to Work Health and Safety practices.
• Proven safe and competent operation of refuse collection vehicles.
• Strong customer service ethic and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Collect kerbside waste in a safe and friendly manner.
• Pick up public waste in parks and collect commercial waste.
• Assist Council to achieve waste reduction and recovery targets.
• Carry out regular operator maintenance to trucks per legislative requirements.

Skills

HR/licence handling

Safe vehicle operation

Side loader operation

Waste collection (household)

Customer service & ethics

Two-way radio use

Education

Heavy rigid truck license (HR)

Job description

Drive your career forwardwith Banyule’s waste collection team

As a Solo Operator, you will ensure the efficient collectionof household garbage/recycling/organics, commercial waste, parks waste andbundle branch collection. You’ll have a passion for ensuring a safe workplaceand community as well as taking pride in assuring equipment is maintained andin good condition.

You’ll be a part of Banyule City Council's OperationsDepartment, responsible for providing a range of services to Council includingthe collection of waste and recyclable materials from within the municipality.

Workingautonomously in a Side Loader, you’ll provide a kerbside service for allstreams of waste within Banyule Council. Bringing your high standards for qualityand safety, and attention to detail, to help deliver an essential service runby the Council.

What you’ll do:

• Collect kerbside waste in a safe and friendlymanner
• Pick up public waste in parks and collect commercialwaste
• Assist Council to achieve waste reduction andrecovery targets, and environmental goals
• Carry out regular and routine operatormaintenance to trucks in accordance with legislative requirements

All that you do will assist Council to achieve wastereduction and recovery targets, and our environmental goals.

This is a full-time role working 38 hours per week, starttime is at 5.15am.

What you’ll bring: skills, experience and certificates:

• Currentheavy rigid truck licence (HR)
• A historyof safe and competent operation of vehicles with experience operating aside and rear loader and a side loading waste collection vehicle
• Experiencein the collection of household garbage/recycling/organics, commercial,parks waste, dump rubbish and hard waste
• Anawareness of Work Health and Safety practices
• Commitmentto high customer service and ethical standards
• Proficientin the use of two-way radio communication systems

Mandatory Pre-employment screenings:

• NationallyCoordinated Criminal History Check
• HeavyRigid driving license
• FunctionalCapacity Assessment

We offer.

• A permanentfull-time position with genuine work-life balance and generous leavearrangements.
• Eightrest days per year in addition to other entitlements.
• Studyassistance – support to help keep developing your skills.
• Award-winninglearning and development opportunities.
• Healthand well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport.
• 26weeks of paid parental leave - primary carer/4 weeks of paid parentalleave – partner.

Applications close

on 16 November 2026 at 11:45pm.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility:

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity andinclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have areasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you toinform us through your application or email**********@banyule.vic.gov.au

Our Values:

At Banyule, ourvalues of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative and inclusion guidehow we work with each other and our community. We are looking for someone whoshares these values and is passionate about creating positive outcomes for ourpeople and the community we serve.

Community Vision:

We in Banyule are a thriving, sustainable, inclusive and connected community.We are engaged, we belong, and we value and protect our environment.

Diversity Statement:

Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies,sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity,participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, fosterharmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitmentto advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule'sWorkplace Gender Equality Action Plan2026-2030.

Acknowledgment of the Traditional Custodians:

Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peopleas Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided inthe area and have been an integral part of the region’s history.BanyuleCity Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and acceptsthe invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for usall.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment

Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety andwell-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse.All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon.As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safeenvironment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected.Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard andconsidered in decisions that affect their lives.